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93 RP.
"The 1999 (Gemstone's third vintage, but the first I've tasted) is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. There are 350 cases of this beautifully textured, elegant, concentrated effort offering notes of creme de cassis, graphite, and vanilla. It possesses a saturated ruby/purple color, medium to full body, and power allied with elegance. This is an impressive, pure, surprisingly stylish offering that merits significant attention. I will be anxious to see what this winery accomplishes in 2000 and 2001." Wine Advocate #141, Jun 2002 |