The brawny, serious, opaque purple-colored 1999 Giusti dei Notre is a barrique-aged, unfined, unfiltered blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by awesome aromas of weedy tobacco, espresso, smoke, chocolate, black currants, and blackberries. Dense, full-bodied, thick, viscous, rich, and pure, it requires another 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for 15+. Sadly, production is a measly 800 cases.

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Impressive aromas of smoke, berry, tar and tobacco. Full-bodied, with super, well-integrated tannins and lots of berry and smoky fruit. Goes on and on. Gorgeous wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. 1,250 cases made.

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Consistent notes with last week: Easy, pleasant style with a merlot smoothness to the palate. Well balanced with a medium finish. Perhaps a little simple. 50+8+8+18+7=91