Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Oct 19
The 1999 Monte Bello is gorgeous wine for current drinking, as all the elements have melded together nicely with the passage of time. Cedar, smoke, leather and dried herbs give the 1999 wonderful aromatic presence. Overall, though, I find the wine's sheer depth to be really impressive. Moreover, the 1999 is aging very gracefully.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2039
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 11 Mar 25
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. From an imperial opened as a finale for the 50th-anniversary tasting of Lytton Springs in London. Rich and complete. Very perfumed, intriguing and neither OTT nor brutal. I wish I could taste this alongside a 1999 red bordeaux! (JR)
Drinking Date: 2010 - 2050
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United States

The U.S. is a top wine producer, with California leading at 90% of production. Napa Valley is famous for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma shines with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Oregon's Willamette Valley excels in elegant Pinot Noir, and Washington State is known for robust Merlot and Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Notable producers include Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Stag's Leap in Napa, Domaine Serene in Oregon, and Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.