99/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep red colour, marked brick-red edges. Very dusty, earthy and dry charcuterie bouquet. Dry Moroccan spices. Lots of nuances here. Very impressive and distinguished wine. Powerful yet soft smooth structure. Delicious. Love the texture of this wine, as well as the licorice, meat stock and dark plum flavours. Great wine with 30 years left in it.
Tasted: 03/08/2012
Drink: 2013 to 2042
91 Points Robert Parker
A new wine for me, the 1990 Cabernet/Shiraz Bin 90A is another impressive wine, although I did not think it justified the lofty $100+ price tag. While I preferred the Bin 707, 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. Importer: PWG Vintners, USA, Inc., Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. April, 1997
A new wine for me, the 1990 Cabernet/Shiraz Bin 90A is another impressive wine, although I did not think it justified the lofty $100+ price tag. While I preferred the Bin 707, 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. Importer: PWG Vintners, USA, Inc., Monterey, CA; tel. (408) 655-4848Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) April, 1997 by Robert Parker
note: this bottle may seep a bit during shipping, which is normal for older or ullaged bottles