Pingus 1999

Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, with a deeply coloured core and purple reflections. Subtle rim brightening suggests age. Intense black berry fruit on the nose, underlaid with fine vanilla, hints of cherries and blackberries, candied orange zest, and all with a fine herbal savouriness underpinning. Very rich and extractive on the palate - almost a touch opulent - meaning the tannins are barely noticeable behind the fruit drive. Excellent length and secure development potential

Robert Parker

Readers can look forward to a spectacular, nearly perfect 1999 Pingus. It boasts an opaque ruby/purple color, sensational extract, gorgeous concentration, and spectacularly intense blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors infused with incense, coffee, chocolate, and toasty new oak. Enormous levels of extract and richness are accompanied by a full-bodied, glycerin-imbued, thick, viscous finish. The tannin is nearly hidden by the wine's wealth of fruit and concentration.