Winemaker Notes -

"The 1999 vintage produced some awesome wines. It is one of the best years from the incredible decade of the 1990's. This wine is no exception. Deep, dark ruby red in color with beautiful aromas of concentrated black cherry and berry. It has hints of rose petal and sweet toasty french oak in the nose as well. In the mouth it is huge - tons of ripe lush fruit, great density and big mouthfeel. Tannins are restrained and elegant. Flavors are persistent lasting several minutes. This is a big balanced wine that will go well with a hearty meal. "

- Heidi P. Barrett
Winemaker, Jones Family Vineyards

Reviews:
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 8-31-02
Rating: 91

“With superstar vineyard manager David Abreu and highly respected wine consultant Heidi Barrett making the wines, Jones Family Vineyards has already achieved a large following. There are 500 cases of the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon. Its saturated purple color is followed by gorgeous aromas of cassis, blueberries, spicy oak, licorice and smoke…this high octane cabernet should age nicely for 14-15 years. ”

Jeff Morgan, Wine Enthusiast, 11-15-02
Rating: 94

“Firm, rich and smooth, framed by silky ripe tannins. This plush, muscular wine offers mounds of black currant, blackberry, plum and chocolate, coffee, anise, spice and herb flavors. Long and sleek on the finish.


James Laube, Wine Spectator Weekly Dec. 12, 2002
Rating: 93

“It’s a mix of rich fruit, pretty oak and deft balance, impressive for its display of intensity, depth and balance. A marriage of spicy currant, toasty mocha-scented oak, red cherry, plum and anise. Turns smooth and polished with fine grain tannins and excellent length. Best from 2004 through 2012.”