I just had to open one of these to give it a try.

Purple-Magenta appearing to be unfiltered as it is a bit hazy. Strawberry candy, black cherry, violet and meat on the nose. Amazingly rich and full on the palate. The soft tannins meld perfectly with the generous fruit and touch of spice. Nice persistent oak driven finish. Definitely a drink-me-now wine with room for improvement. 93

Ciao

Enoselsa

Eno,

Can't tell you how happy I am to see this post. While in San Fran last month, I only had time for 1 winery visit last month and I chose Martinelli based on feedback from these forums. I walked away with 2 of the '00 PN Reserves but I've been advised not to open them for a few years. (Note: I also bought 2 Martinelli PN Bondi but I've yet to hear any feedback on those)

I know the '99 PN Reserve was, apparently, the greatest PN of all time . Good to hear the '00 is solid.

Based on your post, I'll likely try one in the next 6 months and then wait a while to try the other one.

Thanks!

kimber, I'll agree with the assessment of the '99. It currently needs three hours after splash decanting.

Eno, how much breathing time did you give the '00?

Just one more sip.

The 2000 was not showing anywhere naer as well as the 1999 last April. My favorite was the 94 Estate.

Board-O,

I had this over about a 4 hour period. Think it seemed to really kick in after about 3 hours. As this was my first Martinelli PN I have no comparisons to make. Can only imagine what the '99 was like.

Ciao

Enoselsa

The '99 is just my style. The only better PN's I've ever had were Grand Cru Burgundies. Imo, the '99 is a 96-98 point wine, possible higher in a couple of years.

Just one more sip.

I went to a wine/cigar bar/retailer Friday with a couple of friends. Imagine my shear delight to see several bottles of the Martinelli Reserve '99 available for consumption at $49 plus a $7 corkage fee. Needless to say, we jumped on it. Unfortunately, it was hard to enjoy this wine to its fullest since it was not decanted and a couple of smokers were stinkin' up the room with their cigars. Despite these drawbacks, the wine was impressive. Words such as deep, complex and well-balanced come to mind.

Today will be even more fun. I'm going back to buy some to take home.

Formerly Wine Guy w/ 125 posts . . .

i had a glass of this at morrell's($22) this past week. incredible stuff.

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TBird

We had this tonight. I didn't take any notes. The wine was redolent of cherries and flowers but lacked the expansiveness I enjoy from the best Martinellis. Probably at its best now. 91

Thanks B-O. I'll open my last one at Thanksgiving.

Had this tonight and concur with Board-O's comments. I found this to have more earthiness but less body and fruit than the '99, but still a tell-tale RRV spiciness on the finish. I would not have picked this out as a Martinelli, but I still enjoyed it. 90