1998 Dominio de Pingus Pingus
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The 1998 Pingus has evolved an intriguing, almost animally bouquet with touches of leather, espresso, melted tar and dark chocolate. Interestingly, it seems more mature when compared to the 1995. There is a sweet, sappy entry on the palate with an almost vitamin-like purity. However, there is a sense of monotony towards the finish, like a violinist refusing to move his fingers down the frets. It is pleasurable, but it does not really go anywhere, rending the finish a little static. Drink now-2018+.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Deep crimson with less defined fading at the rim. Smudgy, briary, autumnal bouquet. Much more developed than the 1996. Bitter chocolate and lots of acidity. Tannins less in evidence than on the 1996. More in common with the 1995. Relatively gentle. (JR)