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- raggedy1 - 01-29-2002
the 99 Isoceles is available for Wine Society members. I ordered my 12 bottle limit and am looking forward to this vintage. Winery says it rivals the 97; lots of up front fruit with a better tannin structure. $38 per for members...
- RAD - 01-30-2002
Rags, to what wine society do you refer?
RAD
PS the 99 Justification is killer!
- raggedy1 - 01-31-2002
That would be the Justin Wine Society. They ship 6 bottles every June and November. I specify "reds only" and have been very satisfied with all of their offerings. I only joined so I can get the 20% discount on their Isoceles! You can order their wines at any time and you always get the 20% discount, and shipping is free in California!
I have one bottle of their 99 Justification which came in one of the shipments but haven't tried it yet. Is it drinking well right now???
- RAD - 02-04-2002
The 99 Justification is drinking great but will likely benefit from some cellaring. Has some classic cab france herbaceous notes (bell pepper), but a TON of gushing red and black fruits underneath. Not for oak-a-phobes, but the oak is balanced with the fruit. 94/92.
RAD
- leatherman - 04-01-2002
has anyone tasted the Isoscoles and has it been reviewed by WS or RP? My store is selling it for $39 and am waiting to jump.
[This message has been edited by leatherman (edited 04-01-2002).]
- winoweenie - 04-01-2002
Hi leatherman and welcome to the board. Don't know about Big Bob or The Speculator but I tried the 99 and IMHO it is a shade behind the 97. A very solid effort that will probably end up in the outstanding #s' but sure wont climb into the classic. Still a whale of a wine for the bucks. WW
- leatherman - 04-01-2002
Thanks for the info and the welcome WW.
- raggedy1 - 04-06-2002
$39 is a great price for this offering which always sells out pretty quickly...
haven't tried it yet, and I'm itching to pop the cork on some 97's sitting patiently...
- winoweenie - 04-07-2002
Patience there pretty lady. I'll open and report on one next week. WW