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1990 Acinum Amarone (750ml)

$101.00

FineWine International

A classic insiders wine this traditionally made Amarone will not disappoint. the 1990 vintage is one of the best ever for Amarone and this wine is now in its prime.

1990 Altesino Brunello Riserva (750ml)

$102.00

Robert Parker 91

The 1990 Riserva exhibits a broodingly deep garnet/plum color, sweet aromas of tobacco, chocolate, herbs, and dried cherries, full body, outstanding depth, and an impressive, yet tannic finish. Give it 5/6 years of cellaring.

1990 Avignonesi, Brunello di Montacono, Grifi (750ml)

$136.00

Wine Spectator 91

As good now as when we tasted this Tuscan powerhouse in barrel. Loads of fruit with a jammy character and a hint of vanilla. Full-bodied and tannic, but very closed.

1990 Bouree, P. Chambertin (375ml)

$82.00

1990 Bouree, P. Charmes Chambertin (375ml)

$82.00

1990 Bouree, P. Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques (375ml)

$72.00

1990 Caymus Special Selection California (750ml)

$250.00

Robert Parker 94

"The wine offers a saturated, dark purple color, and a rich, spicy, oaky nose backed up by generous quantities of jammy blackcurrants. Ripe, highly extracted, and full-bodied, with copious amounts of sweet tannin and layers of fruit, this is a knock-out, flamboyantly-styled Cabernet for drinking over the next 15 or more years."

Wine Spectator 93

"Aging extremely well, this is rich, sleek and elegant, with a wide range of black cherry, anise, currant, plum and earth notes that offer depth and complexity, finishing in a long aftertaste." Tasting note from the February 28, 2001 issue of the WS.

1990 Chateau de Meursault Clos des Epenots (750ml)

$78.00

FineWine International

The grapes for Chateau de Meursault,Clos des Epenots come from a 3 hectaire vineyard with some of the vines ranging in age from 32-62 years of age. This is a deepbly concentrated, structured Pommard now at full maturity from a splendid long-lived vintage.

1990 Col D'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino (750ml)

$98.00

Wine Spectator 87

Elegant tobacco, berry and mineral aromas and flavors, medium body and tannins and a silky finish. Drinkable now.

Gambero Rosso 2*

"If we had been going to award a special prize for the best cellar in Montalcino this year, then we might very well have plumped for Tenuta Col d'Orcia, above all because of two excellent wines that demonstrate just how dependable the marvellous estate has become?...This wine has always shone like a beacon to lovers of great traditional-style Brunello, but the '90 is in a class of its own. The nose is more concentrated, with greater breadth and intensity and a range of aromas which takes you from ripe fruit to flowery notes and hints of cocoa and oak. The entry on the palate is even more positive than usual and the flavours are so full and lingering that they came out of a parallel tsting against Giovanni Cnterno's legendary Barolo Montfortino Riserva '90 with flying colours."

1990 Diamond Creek - Lake California (750ml)

$430.00

Wine Spectator 91

"Bright and lively, packed with broad currant, herb, mineral, tobacco and prune flavors that gain complexity and depth from oak shadings."

1990 Drouhin Volnay Clos des Chenes (750ml)

$129.00

Wine Spectator 93

This classy Volnay offers loads of gamy, earthy berry characteristics and full, velvety tannins that explode on the finish.

1990 Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Auslese GK (375ml)

List Price: ~~$87.00~~ Our Price: $75.60

$75.60

Stuart Pigott

"Outstanding."

1990 L`Evangile (750ml)

$335.00

Robert Parker 96

"..one of the great modern day l'Evangiles..the wine is exceptionally rich and full bodied, with admirable glycerin and thickness. The finish is full of sweet fruit, with wine's extact concealing moderate tannin. The 1990 is a fabulously pure rich l'Evangile to drink between the turn of the century and 2020."

Wine Spectator 95

Big and ripe. Dark ruby-garnet color. Berry, chocolate, plum aromas. Full-bodied, chewy, lots of tannins. Tight, muscular and concentrated.

Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 93

Tasted at the Dynasty restaurant in Hong Kong. The Ch�teau l?Evangile 1990 continues to evolve at a glacial pace. This bottle is less open than the one back in 2008, more austere with a quasi-Pauillac-like bouquet at first: cedar and graphite eventually ebbing away to reveal dried herbs and Italian dried meats. The palate is medium-bodied and more tannic than I recall and unlike other 1990 Right Banks in that it is quite linear and symmetrical, eschewing those hot summer fruits that form the leitmotif of the vintage. As they say?moody bugger! Tasted November 2011.

1990 La Conseillante (750ml)

$385.00

Robert Parker 97

This deep ruby/garnet-hued 1990 reveals considerable amber at the edge as well as a knock-out bouquet of cedar, kirsch, licorice, roasted herbs, and spice box. An exuberant, atypically flamboyant effort, it possesses supple texture, medium to full body, sweet fruit, plenty of glycerin, and attractive melted tannin. This wine has been delicious since birth, but additional nuances continue to develop in the bottle. Drink it over the next decade. June, 2009

Wine Spectator 94

"The pure fruit in this wine shows the true personality of the estate. Enticing nutmeg, cinnamon and fruit aromas give way to rich, silky tannins. "

Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 92

Tasted at the La Conseillante vertical at Chez Bruce. This has a lovely, sensual, rustic, ferrous bouquet with touches of creme de cassis and dried flowers, wafting fragrantly from the glass in a flowing cape of warm alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with a very savoury, Cabernet Franc dominated entry, fine tannins, very well balanced with a tannic, ferrous finish the lingers beautifully with touches of sage and allspice. Lovely in an exotic way. Tasted December 2010.

1990 Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle Lumiere (750ml)

$250.00

Wine Spectator 93

For the adventurous. Bold, full bodied and assertive from the toasty-earthy aromas to the broad texture and nutty, buttery flavors that linger on the finish.

1990 Le Bon Pasteur (750ml)

$120.00

Robert Parker 91

Fully mature, the 1990 Bon Pasteur offers up aromas of mocha, caramel, spice box, ripe plums, and hints of figs as well as black cherries. Soft, creamy, expansive, sexy, and fleshy, it should hold at this plateau for another 5-10 years. June 2009

Wine Spectator 90

Still closed, but definitely outstanding. Ruby-red color. Lots of plum and tobacco character in this medium-bodied, silky wine with similar character to the aftertaste.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective.

Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 92-94

Dark purple/ruby colour. Dried leaves and tea notes on the nose. Quite open on the palate: succulent black tarry fruits with fine grip and robust tannins. This is certainly superior to the Bon Pasteur 1989. Superb classy wine with ten more years ahead. Tasted November 1999.

1990 Leflaive Batard Montachet (750ml)

$595.00

Wine Spectator 95

A wine with laser-guided flavors. Intense pear, lemon, vanilla and coconut character. Great backbone and superb, fresh finish. Best after 1996

1990 Louis Latour Batard Montachet (750ml)

$570.00

Wine Spectator 91

A fine grand cru, with intense pineapple, herb, white pepper and toasted oak character. Medium to full body and excellent acidity. Drink now. 250 cases made.

1990 Louis Latour Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers (750ml)

$83.00

FineWine International

Fine example of this great vineyard site. Luscious fruit, structure and lasting finish are all well evident here.

1990 Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape Vielles Vignes (750ml)

$615.00

Robert Parker 96

The 1990 has been a consistently perfect wine for much of its life. However, it appears to have turned the corner and lost some of its most profound aspects. It is still an immortal Chateauneuf du Pape, with a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a gorgeous nose of licorice, white flowers, blueberries, and blackberries. The wine is heady, with high alcohol, an unctuous texture, and an extraordinary ripe, concentrated finish. However, some bottles tasted seem far older than others. I don't know whether it is a bottle variation problem or a question of improper storage. Nevertheless, pristine bottles remain candidates for perfection. Catherine and Sophie Armenier continue to fashion one of France's greatest wines. There are 750 cases produced from 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, and 10% miscellaneous varietals.

1990 Naddef, P. Gevrey Chambertin Les Champeaux (750ml)

$98.00

1990 Pavie Macquin (750ml)

$109.00

Robert Parker 91

I have been extolling the virtues of these wines since the late eighties. Extremely old vines, organic farming, and some of the lowest yields in Bordeaux produce densely-colored, highly-extracted, exceptionally pure and elegant wines that possess a Burgundian-like texture and complexity. The 1990 Pavie-Macquin is fatter, sweeter, and riper, with its pronounced smoky oak component intertwined with jammy black-raspberry and curranty aromas and flavors. The wine's sweet fruit (from ripeness, not sugar), and concentrated, medium to full-bodied, low acid style, suggests early maturity, but the wine is still youthful and unevolved. While already delicious, this wine will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring. It will be at its peak between 2000-2008.

1990 Penfolds Bin 90 A (750ml)

List Price: ~~$275.00~~ Our Price: $225.00

$225.00

Robert Parker 91

"The Bin 90A is an outstanding wine with a deep, saturated ruby/purple color, and a smoky, roasted herb, blackcurrant, jammy-scented nose. Thick, rich, and full-bodied, with elevated tannin, this spicy, boldly-styled wine will drink well for 15-20 years."

FineWine International

Bin 90A is part of the special bin program developed by Max Schubert, the creator of the acclaimed Grange. The program was created in the early 1960's to isolate certain outstanding parcels of vineayard that produced exceptional wines. The Bin 90A is only the third special release since 1962.

Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 94

Tasted at the Fine Wine Experience Dream Fourteen tasting with Peter Gago. Sourced directly from Penfolds' library reserves. This is much more muted on the nose compared to the Bin 707. Sultry black cherries, raisin, a touch of date and Satsuma developing with time, good definition but this needs some more cellaring. The palate is medium-bodied, beautifully balance and pure with polished, rounded tannins. Very supple and lithe with mint, macerated black cherries, dates, leading to a sleek, liquorice and peppermint infused finish. The Bin 90A is a very classy number and at 20-years young, just a pup. Drink 2015-2030+ Tasted October 2009.

1990 Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne (1.5L)

$395.00

Wine Spectator 94

A grand, traditional Champagne in the best sense. Full-bodied, beautifully balanced and luxuriously smooth in texture, offering subtle, complex accents of toasted almond to complement the base of fine fruit flavor.

Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92

Complex, nutty, vibrant aromas of orange peel, lemon oil, and biscuit. Very concentrated and intensely flavored; thick with extract in the style of the best '90s, but without any heaviness. Lemon and apple flavors really cling to the palate. Finishes very long and thoroughly ripe.

1990 Perrier Jouet Fleur de Champagne (750ml)

$185.00

Wine Spectator 94

A grand, traditional Champagne in the best sense. Full-bodied, beautifully balanced and luxuriously smooth in texture, offering subtle, complex accents of toasted almond to complement the base of fine fruit flavor.

Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92

Complex, nutty, vibrant aromas of orange peel, lemon oil, and biscuit. Very concentrated and intensely flavored; thick with extract in the style of the best '90s, but without any heaviness. Lemon and apple flavors really cling to the palate. Finishes very long and thoroughly ripe.

1990 Phelps Backus California (750ml)

$123.00

Wine Spectator 88

Distinctive, if atypical for Napa. Spicy and meaty, with oregano and pepperoni notes, slowly showing riper currant and black cherry flavors, with cedar, dill and earth notes.--California Cabernet retrospective.

Robert Parker 88-90

the 1990 Backus Vineyard possesses the big, minty, chocolatey nose typical of this vineyard, full-bodied, ripe, unctuous, chewy flavors, plenty of tannin, and a spicy, lush finish. This potentially outstanding wine should be drinkable several years before the 1991. 88-92 pts.

1990 Phelps Insignia California (750ml)

List Price: ~~$195.00~~ Our Price: $185.00

$185.00

Wine Spectator 90

"Still unyielding at age 10. Firm, dark and intense, chunky and chewy, with gritty tannins wrapped around a core of stewed plum and black cherry, with dashes of mineral and sage. Turns dry and tannic, but offers lots of substance and depth." --California Cabernet Retrospective. Best from 2002 through 2012. 5,725 cases made.

1990 Pol Roger Brut Rose (750ml)

$250.00

Wine Spectator 91

Great combination of abundant fruit flavors and elegant texture in a memorable rose. Has an authentic copper color, bright cherry-berry aromas shaded by spices and toast, and a lingering finish.

Robert Parker 90

" Salmon-orange color. Lively aromas of strawberry, orange peel, brioche and earth. Fresh, dry and intensely flavored, with subtle notes of red berries and earth. Long, clinging aftertaste."

1990 Pol Roger Cuvee 2000 (1.5L)

$165.00

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Pol Roger Brut 1990 Cuv�e 2000, bottled in a limited number of magnums, each marked with its own disgorgement date and presented in a wood case

1990 Rampolla Dei San Marco (750ml)

$158.00

Robert Parker 93

"The 1990 Sammarco may prove to be a worthy rival to the glorious 1985. The saturated ruby/purple/garnet color is followed by an intense yet youthful fragrance of ripe black fruits, vanilin, and minerals. Full-bodied, rich, beautifully delineated and structured, it possesses considerable body, tannin, and extract. Although accessible, it is extremely young and ideally should have another 2-4 years of cellaring. It should age well for 15+ years. As I have said many times, Sammarco always reminds me of a top Graves, because of the tobacco/mineral component it often displays. This outstanding Tuscan producer has been exceptionally consistent over the last decade, so it is not surprising that the 1990s performed brilliantly."

Wine Spectator 91

Easily lives up to its reputation. Classy, thick and loaded with chewy tannins. This offers rich tobacco, cherry and berry flavors wrapped I toasty vanilla. Full body, full tannins.

1990 Rion Nuits-St-Georges Murgers (750ml)

$58.00

1990 Roederer Cristal (750ml)

$390.00

Robert Parker 98

The Louis Roederer 1990 Cristal is awesome! A classic of power and finesse, richness and delicacy, it may be the greatest Cristal I have ever tasted!" The 1990 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne is to die for. Dinner Tasting Oct, 2000

Wine Spectator 94

You won't soon forget this vivid and expressive Champagne. It packs in compound layers of citrus, vanilla, pear and nutmeg that harmonize and linger on the finish. Bright acidity makes it extra refreshing and layered.

Wine News 96

Powerful scents of toasted bread, pecan and ginger. Juicy flavors of Golden Delicious apple, Asian pear and quince. Soft acidity and touches of minerals and white peach in the delicate close.

1990 Talenti, Brunello di Montacino (750ml)

$103.00

FineWine International

Pier Luigi Talenti, created the wines of Il Poggione

Sheldon Wasserman

Based on the '81, '82, '84, and '85 we rate this estate as excellent.

Gambero Rosso

"As well as being the driving force behind Il Poggione, Pierluigi Talenti has also for the past thirthy years owned his own estate at Pian di Conte, a short distance from the mediaeval "Borgo" of Sant'Angelo in Colle. The winery may not be huge, but in the past Talenti has presented our b=panels with well made products with reliable quality wich is the common feature of all the wines under his supervision." 1998

1990 Terrabianca, Campaccio Sel. Reserva Especiale (750ml)

$103.00

Robert Parker 93

The 1990 Campaccio, a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, displays a big, smoky, herb, and blackcurrant-scented nose, superb richness, a huge, chewy, full-bodied palate, admirable purity, and dazzling length. Supple enough to be drunk now, it promises to last for 10-15 years.

1991 Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac (750ml)

$57.00

Robert Parker

" The 1991 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac is one of the two or three best wines I tasted in Chateauneuf du Pape from this dreadful vintage. It displays a deep ruby color, a spicy, herbaceous-scented nose, and rich, curranty fruit."

1991 La Jota Anniversary California (750ml)

$130.00

Robert Parker 94

"The 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon 10th Anniversary Release reveals a character similar to the 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, with richer fruit, and more sweetness and intensity on the palate. However, the tannin level is frightfully high, making this wine a candidate for drinking between 2000-2025. This is an immensely impressive Cabernet Sauvignon."

1991 Swanson California (750ml)

$55.00

1991 Vega Sicilia Unico (750ml)

$360.00

Robert Parker 95

The current release of Vega Sicilia�s flagship offering, the 1991 Unico Reserva, will have to satisfy lovers of this great Spanish red until the 1994 is released in 2005. The 1991 is a gorgeous, deep ruby/purple-colored, remarkably youthful effort offering sweet vanilla notes intertwined with black currants, cherry liqueur, flowers, spice box, and tobacco leaves. Full-bodied and intense, with sweet tannin, outstanding density as well as purity, and a layered mouthfeel, this unevolved 1991 needs another 3-4 years of cellaring; it should last for 20-25 years. It�s a wine of great elegance as opposed to power.

1992 Hartwell, Stag's Leap District California (1.5L)

$320.00

1992 Henschke Hill of Grace (750ml)

$349.00

Wine Spectator 94

"Earthy, almost decadent-tasting, but there are plenty of ripe plum, prune and black cherry flavors to accompany the gamy streak and hints of black pepper in this distinctive wine"

1993 Arrowood Unfiltered California (750ml)

$60.00

Robert Parker 89

This opaque purple-colored, unfiltered Merlot ( there is 16% Cabernet Franc in the blend ), offers up a sweet, chocolatety, rich, berry-scented nose, soft, medium-bodied flavors with a creamy texture, and tannin in the finish. The wine exhibts fine purity and an authentic Merlot varietal character.

1993 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml)

$61.00

Robert Parker

...the rich, sweet, open-knit bouquet has gone into hibernation, leaving a tightly knit wine that is frozen in place, reluctantly offering up aromas of black fruits and smoke. Tannic, austere, and more in step with the 1988, this appears to be a vintage that will require more initial cellaring than I had anticipated.

1993 Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape (750ml)

$65.00

1993 Carpineto Farnito Toscana IGT Cabernet (750ml)

$46.00

1993 Ceretto Barolo Bricco Roche, Brunate (750ml)

$88.00

Robert Parker 87

The best of the 1993 Ceretto offerings, this Barolo is soft, supple, and Burgundian-like in its complex aromas of herbs, sweet dried cherry fruit, and underbrush. Medium-bodied and expansive, with copious amounts of sweet fruit, this is a delicious, precocious, nearly mature Barolo for consuming over the next 3-4 years.

Wine Spectator 88

An intense style with rich, concentrated fruit, but the tannins are drying at this stage. Offers nice flavors of cherry, spice, chestnut, chocolate and bark, and it has good length on the finish. Should come into balance with time, as the tannins soften.

1993 Coron Pere Clos Vougeot (750ml)

List Price: ~~$83.00~~ Our Price: $38.00

$38.00

FineWine International

Bright cherry fruit, great balance and length - finely integrated tannins. Great price to value ratio! Excellent wine-drinking well

1993 Dalla Valle California (750ml)

$136.00

Robert Parker 93

"Although closed, the 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon is crammed with so much sweet, blackcurrant fruit that it does not take a genius to figure out what this wine is all about. It offers an opaque garnet/purple color, a moderately intense, cassis, smoky, herb, and earthy nose, fabulous concentration, good muscle, and a boatload of sweet tannin. While drinkable, it needs another 4-5 years of cellaring. It will easily last for 20 years."

1993 Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne (750ml)

$181.00

Robert Parker 88

The most tannic of the three famous single vineyards is the 1993 Cote Rotie La Landonne. It is amazingly powerful and rich for the vintage, and reveals more fruit and intensity than it did prior to bottling. It exhibits a saturated ruby color, and copious amounts of pepper, tar, olives, licorice, and black cherry fruit in the nose. It remains the most muscular and structured of the three wines, and has managed to avoid the hollowness and vegetal character that plague so many 1993 northern Rhones.

1993 Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline (750ml)

$181.00

Robert Parker 88

The 1993 Cote Rotie La Mouline exhibits a deep ruby color, light to medium body, soft, elegant aromas of toasty new oak, and a short finish with some unmistakable herbaceousness. The La Mouline character does come through in this supple wine, which is best drunk over the next 7-8 years.

1993 Hartwell, Sunshine Vineyard California (750ml)

$103.00

Robert Parker 89

"The 1993 exhibits an elegant, more laid back style than several previous vintages. The deep ruby/purple color is followed by copious amounts of toasty, smoky new oak, and attractive currant aromas. The wine possesses sweet, ripe fruit, medium body, moderate tannin, and a long, nicely-textured, spicy finish. It may develop into an outstanding wine with another 2-4 years of cellaring. It should age well for 15+ years."