John C. Wine Reviews
2004 - Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend |
Phelps-boutique taste from a large winery |
| Nov 21, 2008 |
|
This wine is delicious. Phelps once again demonstrates why each year they are the best large winery in the Napa Valley. It has a dense ruby purplish color with a nose of cassis, locorice, smoke and spice. The tannins ar supple. It is full bodied. Drink it now or hold for 10+ years. |
| Review this wine View all Reviews for this wine |
1996 - Petrus Bordeaux Blend |
St. Peter I love ya |
| Nov 21, 2008 |
|
|
| As this Petrus is rated below 95 by Parker, you can get it for a reasonable price by Petrus standards. This wine has an impressive purple color, and sweet berry fruit with earth and coffee scents. It is full-bodied and delicious. |
| Review this wine View all Reviews for this wine |
1999 - Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend |
Haut Brion-the one and only |
| Nov 21, 2008 |
|
|
| An Haut Brion that can be had for a reasonable price. I tasted plum and currant. The wine is medium to full-bodied and very elegant. The finish is long. This wine is ready to drink or hold for another 10 years. |
| Review this wine View all Reviews for this wine |
2000 - Giscours Bordeaux Blend |
Giscours comes through |
| Nov 21, 2008 |
|
|
| Picked this up at auction. It is the finest Giscours I have ever had. There were tastes of blackberry and cassis, with smoke and earth. It was spicy and full-bodied with an incredible texture, and a long, pure finish. If you want a 2000 Bordeaux at a reasonable price this is one to purchase. |
| Review this wine View all Reviews for this wine |
