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Cabrieres |
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
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Prestige |
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1999,
1998, 1996, 1995 |
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Calera |
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As
featured in the delightful wine book
The
Heartbreak Grape -
A California Winemakers Search for the Perfect Pinot Noir
by Marc Devillers about this producer and wine.
Calera Wine Label Library |
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Mt
Harlan |
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Chardonnay |
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2009 |
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Mt
Harlan |
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Pinot
Noir |
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Selleck Vineyard |
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1993 -
Jan 18, 2003,
May 3, 2005,
January 31, 2009 |
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1991,
1992 |
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Jensen Vineyard |
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1994 -
January 31, 2009 |
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1993 |
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1992 -
Nov 1, 2004 |
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1991 |
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Mills
Vineyard |
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2004
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January 7,
2009 ,
February 6, 2009 |
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1992 |
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1993
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Feb 18, 2005 |
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1995 |
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Ryan
Vineyard |
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2004
-
January 7, 2008,
October
18, 2008 |
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Tasting Notes:
Calera
Mt Harlan
Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir |
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1994 -
January 31, 2009 |
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1992 -
Nov 1, 2004 |
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Calera
Mt Harlan
Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir |
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2004 -
January 7, 2009,
February 6, 2009 |
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1993 -
Feb 18, 2005 |
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Calera Mt Harlan Ryan
Vineyard Pinot Noir |
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2004 -
January 7, 2008,
October 18, 2008 |
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Calera
Mt Harlan
Selleck Vineyard Pinot Noir |
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1993
-
Jan 18, 2003,
May 3, 2005,
January 31, 2009 |
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| Carol Shelton |
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Cucamonga Valley |
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Lopez Vineyard |
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Monga Zin |
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Zinfandel |
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2009 |
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| Chateau Benoit
Carlton |
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Sweet
Marie |
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Oregon |
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1991 |
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Chateau Calon Segur, St. Estephe
Bordeaux 1997 Chateau
Calon Segur, St. Estephe Bordeaux 1995 Chateau
Cantemerle Haut Medoc Bordeaux Chateau
Cantemerle Haut Medoc
Bordeaux |
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| Canon de
Brem |
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Canon
Fronsac |
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Bordeaux |
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1989 |
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| Chante
Cigale |
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Chateauneuf du Pape |
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1990 |
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Caravan |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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Napa
Valley |
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2002 -
November 23, 2009 |
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Second
label of Darioush |
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Carmel Road |
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Central
Coast |
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Arroyo
Seco Vineyard |
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Chardonnay |
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2004 |
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Carmenet |
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Moon
Mountain Estates Reserve |
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Meritage |
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Sonoma
Valley |
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1997,
1995 |
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Joseph
Carr Wines |
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Napa Valley - Carneros |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Baron Ricasoli |
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Casal Ferro |
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Tuscan |
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| 1993 |
| 1998 -
Wine Spectator
Review: "Wonderful aromas of blackberries, mineral,
licorice and fruit lead to a full-bodied, with big,
velvety tannins and a long, succulent, fruity
aftertaste. Generous and rich. Mostly Sangiovese."
Rating 92 -
February 11, 2007 |
| 1997 |
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Les Cailloux |
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Chateauneuf du Pape |
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1998,
1997, 1996, 1995 |
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Chateau Cantenac Brown |
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Bordeaux |
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Margaux |
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Grand
Cru Classe |
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1989 |
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Castello Banfi |
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Montalcino |
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Brunello di Montalcino |
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D.O.C.G. |
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1988 -
"Smooth, velvety, lush"
92 - Tasters' Choice;
WS 89 - A
beautifully harmonious wine" |
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1987 |
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1985 - WS92 -
"A classic wine"
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Cavalchina |
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Bianco Del
Veneto |
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Passito |
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D.O.C.G. |
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2004 |
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Caymus
Caymus Label Library |
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Napa Valley |
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Estate |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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1997 |
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1996 -
April 21, 2007 |
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1991 |
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Caymus Napa Valley
Special Select 2006 -
May 14, 2009
Caymus Napa Valley Special Select 1998 -
Feb 22, 2003
Caymus Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 -
February 25, 2009,
July 1, 2009
Caymus Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 -
Feb 28, 2004
Caymus Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 -
June 19, 2002
Caymus Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 -
March 17, 2000,
April 21, 2007
Caymus Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 -
Oct 18, 2003,
April 9, 2006 |
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Caymus |
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Napa Valley |
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Special Select |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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1991 - Wine Spectator - WS 99. WS 97;
"Another great wine from arguably California's best
Cabernet maker. Bold, rich and massive, with tiers of
plum, blackberry, vanilla bean, spice and tobacco
flavors that unfold to reveal a wine of uncommon depth,
complexity, finesse and, yes, even grace. Best from 1998
through 2008."
(Wine Spectator, 04/15/1995)
Rating:
99
Drink from:
1998 to |
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1990 -
Wine Spectator 93 pts -
"Aging extremely well, this is rich,
sleek and elegant, with a wide range of black cherry,
anise, currant, plum and earth notes that offer depth
and complexity, finishing in a long aftertaste. Tannins
are softening. Drink now through 2007."
94 points Robert Parker: "The 1990 Cabernet
Sauvignon-Special Selection appears to be the best
Caymus has produced since 1986 and 1985. Two thousand,
six-bottle cases will be released in February, 1994. The
wine offers a saturated, dark purple color, and a rich,
spicy, oaky nose backed up by generous quantities of
jammy blackcurrants. Ripe, highly extracted, and
full-bodied, with copious amounts of sweet tannin and
layers of fruit, this is a knock-out,
flamboyantly-styled Cabernet for drinking over the next
15 or more years."
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CC: |
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Napa Valley |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2007 |
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Domaine Chante Cigale |
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Chateauneuf
du Pape |
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1990 |
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Chappellet |
Rick's
Winesite Featured Producer - Napa Valley 2009 Wine
Experience
Chappellet Wine Label Library |
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Napa
Valley |
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Pritchard Hill |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2000 |
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Signature |
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Napa
Valley |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2009 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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1974 - magnum |
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Napa
Valley |
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Sam's
Cuvee |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2005 |
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Napa
Valley |
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Merlot |
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2005 |
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Tasting Notes: |
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Chappellet Vineyards Napa Valley
Chardonnay 2007
-
September 11, 2009
Chappellet Napa
Valley Mountain Cuvee 2006 -
September 16, 2009
Chappellet Napa
Valley Mountain Cuvee 2004 -
July 16, 2007
Chappellet Napa Valley Chenin Blanc 2003 -
December 21, 2006
Chappellet Napa Valley Pritchard Hill Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon 2000 -
May 20, 2005
Chappellet Napa
Valley Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 -
10/24/03
Chappellet Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sam's Cuvee 2005 -
June 21, 2008
Chappellet Vineyards Signature Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon 2006 -
September 11, 2009,
September 16, 2009
Chappellet Signature
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 -
October 19, 2007
Chappellet Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
-
Dec 28, 2003
Chappellet Signature Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
-
Oct 24, 2002,
June 4, 2002
Chappellet Chenin Blanc 2001 -
Jan 28, 2004
Chappellet Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2006 -
September 11, 2009
Chappellet Vineyards Napa Valley
Merlot 2005 -
September 24, 2009 |
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Chateau Chasse
Spleen |
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Bordeaux |
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Moulis |
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1988, 1986,
1985 |
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Magnums |
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Chateau St Jean |
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Sonoma County |
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Cinq Cepages - 'Five Flavors' |
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Cabernet Sauvignon - blend |
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2008 |
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2006 |
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2005 - Sept 11, 2009, October 9, 2009 |
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2004 - The 2004 Cinq Cepages displays an
elegant, Bordeaux-like style offering aromas of cedar,
tobacco leaf, black currants, cherries, and spice box.
Medium to full-bodied with soft, silky tannins, and a
moderately long finish.” |
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2003 -
May
18, 2008 -
WE 94 -
A classic Cinq Cépages, the
2003 vintage offers the signature chocolate-covered cherry
and boysenberry aromas that have come to define this
flagship Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Lush, elegant and
gracefully balanced, the wine delivers sweet plum and dark
berry flavors and an exotic floral note that wraps around
big, juicy tannins. This highly concentrated wine has
beautiful oak integration and a lushness throughout that
leads to a lingering finish. |
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2002 - "The 2002 Cinq Cepages is impressive. It boasts a
deep ruby/purple hue as well as aromas of cedar, black
currants, sweet cherries, licorice, and smoky oak. Medium to
full-bodied, authoritatively flavored, elegant and
impressively long with a velvety texture, it is already
delicious and evolved but should drink well for at least
another 12-14 years. RP 92 - There are some terrific values
in the Chateau St. Jean portfolio. People complain, with
justification, about the high prices of the finest
California wines, but this winery releases some offerings
that are actually under priced for what’s in the bottle. The
values in this portfolio seem obvious, and the winery is to
be applauded for that." - Wine Advocate |
|
2001 -
Jan 21, 2006 -
Wine
Spectator 92: "Beautifully crafted, dark, rich and layered,
with blackberry, cherry, plum and wild berry fruit that
zooms across the palate, holding a tight focus and finishing
with a long, complex aftertaste. The tannins firm up nicely
on the finish." Drink now through 2011. –JL
Robert Parker 90 notes: "The 2001 Cinq Cepages is an
outstanding effort. A dark ruby/purple color is followed by
an elegant nose of cranberries, cherries, red and black
currants, smoke, and herbs. This elegant, medium to
full-bodied 2001 is ideal for drinking over the next 12-13
years."
Wine Enthusiast 93: "A lovely Cab, elegant and harmonious.
Strikes an even balance between cherry and blackberry
flavors, smoky oak, sweet herbs, cocoa and spice. The
tannins are beautifully ripe and soft. Of all these
qualities, balance is foremost." |
|
2000 -
89 points, Robert Parker, Wine
Advocate - December 2003 -
The perplexing 2000 Cinq
Cepages Proprietary Red (a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 2% Petit
Verdot) reveals mid-ninety point aromatics ... truly a
splendid bouquet that reminded me of a high-class Bordeaux
St.-Emilion (dried herbs, tobacco smoke, licorice,
chocolate, black currants, and cherries). However, the
stunning aromas do not follow through in the mouth. This
medium-bodied, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2000 starts off sweet
and authoritatively on the palate, but the finish is narrow
and tannic. It is typical of the 2000 vintage, which can
deliver considerable fragrance, but often lacks texture and
reveals a narrow, constricted aftertaste. Drink this 2000
now or cellar it for a decade.
90 points, Wine Enthusiast -
May 2004 -
This fine wine, which is at its best
now, offers polished flavors of currants, blackberries and
herbs, with smoky nuances from oak. It is smooth and
polished in the mouth, with a good balance of acids and
tannins. Not an ager, but complex and elegant. — S.H.
90 points, Wine Spectator -
October 2003 -
Smooth and harmonious, with ripe,
rich, supple plum and blackberry fruit, shaded by cedar,
anise, black cherry and spice attributes. Firms up and
flexes its tannic strength on the finish. Very well-made.
Drink now through 2010. 15,500 cases made. (JL) |
|
1997 -
Dec 16, 2000;
Dec 3, 2002 - WS 96
-
'Ultrarich and chocolaty, with layers of cedar,
plum, currant and black cherry, revealing uncommon depth and
tiers of flavor as it picks up coffee, toffee and anise.
Finishes with firm tannins.' RP 94 '...it
boasts a super-complex bouquet of licorice, dried herbs,
black currants, spice box, and cherry liqueur. In the mouth,
notes of chocolate, new oak, and red and black fruits caress
the palate in a medium to full-bodied, succulent style.' |
|
1996
-
Aug 22, 2000,
Mar 9, 2000 - 1996 -
Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages "The dark ruby/purple-colored
1996 Cinq Cepages (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot) exhibits a
moderately intense nose of black cherries, chocolate, smoke,
dried herbs, and toasty oak. As reported last year, it
appears to be California's version of a big, rich St.-Emilion.
Offering elegance and finesse along with copious quantities
of fruit, glycerin, and flavor, this medium to full-bodied
wine has evolved nicely over the last year, and can be drunk
now as well as over the next 12-15 years." Reviewed by
Robert Parker The Wine
Advocate 92 pts |
|
1994
-
Dec 16, 2000;
Dec 5, 2004,
Mar 31, 2006 - WS91 - A smooth, ripe and fleshy
Cabernet blend, with a pretty, concentrated core of plum,
cherry, currant and wild berry flavors, and a rich, fruity
aftertaste echoing the fruit and light oak. Tempting now,
best after 1999. A blend: 76 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 14
percent Cabernet Franc, 5 percent Merlot, 4 percent Malbec,
1 percent Petit Verdot. RP 97 - "To my mind, the Cinq
Cepages proprietary red wine offerings are not as exciting
as the Reserve Merlots or Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons. The
1994 Cinq Cepages (a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10%
Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot)
is a very good, elegant, spicy, tasty, medium-bodied wine
that just misses the bull's eye in terms of being exciting.
It should drink well for 10-15 years." |
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1993 - WS 91 |
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1992 - WS 89 |
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1990 |
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Chateau St Jean |
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Alexander Valley |
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Belle Terre Vineyard |
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Late Harvest Special Select Johannisberg Riesling |
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2006 |
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1998 |
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375 |
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Chateau St
Michelle |
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Columbia
Valley |
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Washington |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2008 |
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Chardonnay |
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Reserve |
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1997 |
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'Ethos' Reserve
- In the world of wine, Ethos represents the
pinnacle tier of Chateau Ste. Michelle. The Ethos
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah reflect the
winemaker’s vision of old world complexity and elegance with
concentrated Washington fruit. These wines are the ultimate
winemaker expression and made from the finest fruit of the
vintage. Produced in extremely limited quantities
representing no more than 1% of a vintage, our Ethos wines
are crafted to represent the best of a variety from our best
vineyards, including our own vineyards of Cold Creek and
Canoe Ridge Estate. The finest blocks within our top
vineyards are identified based on their quality history,
then farmed within winemaker specifications to insure the
best fruit possible from each site. These small lots of
fruit are harvested and vinified separately. This allows our
winemakers to combine the distinct characteristics from each
vineyard into layered, complex, refined wines that showcase
the power of Washington fruit. |
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Columbia Valley Red
Wine |
| |
1994 -
February, 24, 2008 -
Dark black cherry, black berry
fruits, leather, anise, charcoal and a essence of cedar
lingering on the firm long tannin finish. This vintage
- 64% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 5% malbec and 3%
cabernet franc. |
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Chehalem |
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3
Vineyard |
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Pinot
Noir |
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Willamette Valley |
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2002 |
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Domaine de Chevalier |
|
- Featured Producer
Winemaker gala tasting dinner -
Click
here |
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| |
Bordeaux |
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Pessac Leognan |
| |
2011 |
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2010 |
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2003 |
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2000 |
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1996 |
Tasting Notes Journal:
June 12, 2004 |
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Clancys |
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Barossa
Valley |
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Blend |
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1998 |
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Clarendelle - Clarence
Dillen Wines |
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Amberwine |
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Monbazillac |
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Bordeaux |
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2003
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Clarendon Hills |
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Clarendon |
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Clarendon Hills Brookman Vineyard Shiraz 1999 -
April 7, 2007 |
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Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Liandra Vineyard Syrah 2001 -
July 13, 2004
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Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Piggott Range Vineyard Shiraz 2004 |
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Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Piggott Range Vineyard Shiraz 1999 -
Oct 25, 2003
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Clarendon Hills Romas Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2003 -
March 8, 2007 |
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Clark Claudon |
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Featured Producer at our
1999 Napa Wine Experience
Clark Claudon Wine Label Library
http://www.clarkclaudon.com/ |
| |
Napa Valley |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2006 |
Winery estate notes - "This elegant 2006 Clark-Claudon
Estate Cabernet takes its place among a string of beautiful,
low production artisan wines. It greets with a deep purple
color & layered aromas of ripe plums, sweet cherries, wild
black berries & cedar with hints of roasted almonds &
vanilla. In the mouth the wine is velvety & soft while fresh
& beautifully balanced with a fine structure & well
integrated tannins. Layers of flavors unwind revealing ripe
black varietal fruit with hints of crushed stones, roasted
coffee and sweet oak. The finish is long with hints of
asian spice, minerality, dark cigar box & chocolate. The
bright aromas & velvety smoothness encourages this wine to
be drunk now, while the beautiful structure assures that it
can age for a long, long time." |
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2005 |
Winery estate notes - "The 2005
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, darker than the most recent
vintages, presents with heightened aromas of cassis,
violets, fine cedar, & bright black cherries. This full
bodied wine fills front, middle and back pallet with round,
complex layers of fruit, spice and fine textured French Oak.
Give this wine a chance to breath or allow it to evolve for
a long, long time; well balanced, elegant and perfectly
integrated, it leaves a long signature finish of roasted
chocolate; Yes, 2005 was a very good year! Drink now-2025
The 2005 is the first Estate Cabernet influenced by new
winemaker, Douglas Danielak. Instrumental in making
the final winemaking & blending decisions, his touch is
evident in this classically beautiful Cabernet."
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2004 |
Winery estate notes - "Using
only 70% of our production our 2004 Estate bottling is a
pure varietal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. A compelling
mixture of cassis, violet and cherry dominate the aromas
while 24 months of aging in French oak imparts a
fine-grained texture and lingering chocolate finish. The
hallmark of this vintage is an elegant, silky texture that
is imparted from mature vines and gentle handling in the
cellar. At the table enjoy this wine with richly flavored
beef dishes, lamb, earthy wild mushrooms and savory cheese.
Drink now-2020." |
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2003 |
CG 91 - ..Hints of black loam
and green olive amidst the ripe, sweet black cherry and
curranty fruit. Nicely balanced with a fair dose of tannins
and the promise that better will come with bottle age, this
is one that can be hidden away with confidence, Connoisseurs
Guide 91 points |
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2002 |
WE 91 - From lower Howell
Mountain, this 100% Cab has big time tannins and tremendous
authority. It is slightly rustic now, with an edgy feel, but
the core of ripe Cabernet fruit suggests that it will
blossom and improve by 2008, and then hold until at least
2015. —Wine Enthusiast, Cellar Selection 91 Points |
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2001 |
RP 92 - Reminiscent of a great vintage
of Chateau Margaux, Clark-Claudon’s 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate boasts notes of flowers, graphite, black currants,
raspberries, and plums. This tannic, backward 2001 possesses
a Bordeaux-like structure as well as a deep, rich,
full-bodied personality. Still playing it close to the vest,
give it 3-4 more years of bottle age and drink it over the
following two decades.
Score: 92. —Robert Parker, February 2005. |
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2001 |
Magnum - "This
winery has not missed a beat since its debut vintage, and
their 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, from a difficult year, is
outstanding. A dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by
sweet aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and hints of
minerals, graphite, and spice box. Supple-textured and
elegant with a rich, long, medium to full-bodied finish, it
will drink effortlessly for 10-12 years." 90 points Robert
Parker, Wine Advocate, December 2003 |
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2000 |
November 30, 2007
- RP 90 - "This winery has not
missed a beat since its debut vintage, and their 2000
Cabernet Sauvignon, from a difficult year, is outstanding. A
dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet aromas of
blueberries, blackberries, and hints of minerals, graphite,
and spice box. Supple-textured and elegant with a rich,
long, medium to full-bodied finish, it will drink
effortlessly for 10-12 years." 90 points Robert Parker, Wine
Advocate, December 2003 |
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1999 |
January 8-9, 2010 - RP 92+ - Another brilliant
effort from this up-and coming Napa estate, Clark-Claudon's
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an opaque blue/purple
color, and a sweet perfume of minerals, blue as well as
black fruits. Medium to full-bodied, it possesses
outstanding purity in addition to well-integrated tannin,
acidity, and wood. Vintages to date have blended grace,
power and subtlety, resulting in extremely impressive
Cabernets. More over, they are built to last. Anticipated
maturity: 2006-2022." 92+ points Robert Parker, Wine
Advocate, August 2002 885 cases produced |
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1998 |
RP 94 - If the '98 was a spotty
vintage Clark~Claudon Vineyard must have been in the right
spot! "An incredible 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon…an opaque
purple color is accompanied by a fabulous bouquet of
blackberries and cassis intermixed with camphor and new
wood. This beautifully balanced, rich, full bodied Cabernet
is a model of symmetry and purity. A seamless classic, it
can be drunk now or cellared for another 15+ years. " 94
points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, June 2002, 886 cases
produced |
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1997 |
June 19, 2005,
Sept 21, 2002;
Nov 7, 2000 - RM 93 RP 92
Neither up-front nor
accessible, readers will need a degree of patience, although
it would not be infanticide to drink it now. A serious,
concentrated, opaque purple-colored effort, it boasts a
moderately intense nose of pure cassis, gravel, vanillin,
and blackberries. Full-bodied and impressively built, this
deep, powerful, concentrated Cabernet begs for cellaring. It
is the second impressive effort from this newcomer to the
high end Cabernet Sauvignon sweepstakes. Anticipated
maturity: 2005-2020. Bravo! |
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1996 |
July 6, 1999 - RP 93 - "A brilliant successor
to the 1995, dark purple color, followed by classic
Bordeaux-like bouquet of cassis, lead pencil and smoky new
oak. A wine of considerable complexity and elegance, with
outstanding purity, richness and nicely integrated wood and
tannin.. Can be drunk early or cellared for 15+ years.
Impressive!" 93 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, August
1999 404 cases produced. |
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1995 |
July 6, 1999 - RP 93+ - "Another limited
production (300 cases) wine made from a vineyard on the
eastern side of Howell Mountain, this brilliantly made
Cabernet suggests this winery knows what to do with top
quality fruit. While the 1995 will be hard to find, readers
who are interested in profound California Cabernet
Sauvignons should seek out future releases. This opaque
purple-colored wine boasts knock-out aromatics of smoke,
charcoal, black currants, lead pencil, minerals, and high
quality French oak. Impressive on the palate, with a classy
richness married to well-integrated wood, acidity, and
tannin, this is a full-bodied, fabulously rich, expressive,
impeccably-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated
maturity: now-2015." 93+ points Robert Parker, Wine
Advocate, August 1998, 298 cases produced. |
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1994 |
'Effusively fruity, with pretty
floral aromas and a dense, concentrated core of currant,
black cherry and wild berry flavors. Finishes with a solid
dose of tannins and a rich aftertaste. ' |
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Chateau Clerc Milon |
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5e cru classé du Médoc |
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Bordeaux |
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Pauillac |
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December 8, 2007 |
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1999 |
Feb 29, 2004 |
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1997 |
June 30, 2007
A delicious Pauillac, fruity
and already evolved : blackcurrant and chocolate aromas,
associated with spicy and smoked notes. 1855 Notation:
Parker Notation: 89 / 100
From the Wine Spectator: "Very aromatic red. Interesting
aromas of ripe berry and spices. Medium-bodied, with firm
tannins and a slightly short finish. Best after 2000." |
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1989 |
July 3, 1998
RP 90 - The
1989 Clerc-Milon is a wonderfully hedonistic wine. It is
deep ruby, with an intense, roasted, smoky bouquet of plums
and currants. This full-bodied wine is packed with fruit, is
chewy and opulent as well as very soft and alcoholic. In
spite of the precocious impression, the tannin levels are
high, similar in fact to the 1986. For the first time in my
experience, I actually prefer the Clerc-Milon to
Mouton-Rothschild! A great value. Anticipated maturity:
Now-2010. |
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1986 |
Dec 10, 2005
Robert Parker - The 1986 is among the
greatest Clerc-Milon in my memory, and continues to
represent one of the better values of the 1986 vintage. Dark
ruby/purple with a super bouquet of sweet, toasty new oak,
plums, black currants, licorice, and cedar, on the palate,
the wine is very concentrated, rich and powerful, yet
atypically soft and fleshy for a 1986. While this wine
should age well for another two decades, it can be drunk
much earlier than many of the 1986 Pauillacs. It is a
sleeper of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006. Last
tasted, 1/91.
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1985 |
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1982 |
- Robert Parker : 84/100 (Ed 1998) The 1982 Clerc-Milon is a
charming, forward, ripe, fruity wine with an open-knit,
lovely bouquet of ripe berry fruit, and oaky, vanillin
scents. Medium to full bodied, with soft, light tannins,
this wine is ready to drink.
- Wine Spectator: 86/100 (11-1998) Fading a bit, but
delicious. Dark ruby-garnet color. Wild raspberry and
blackberry, with a hint of cedar. Medium-bodied, with
medium, slightly drying tannins and a tobacco and berry
finish. |
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1981 |
Wine
Spectator (15/03/1992) : 96 - Superbly made, giving
the essence of Cabernet Sauvignon. Lots of cassis and earth
aromas and flavors, spiced with excellent new wood; there is
a classic backbone of well-integrated tannins.
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Cliff Lede |
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Napa Valley |
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Stags
Leap District |
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CabernetSauvignon |
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2006 |
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Sauvignon
Blanc |
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2008
2009
2011 |
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Climens |
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Barsac |
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Sauterne |
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1990 |
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Clos du Marquis |
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St Julien |
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2000, 1990, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1982 |
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RP 91
WS 94/ No. 14 in Top 100
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2000 - "One of the great sleepers of
the vintage and probably the best Clos de Marquis I have ever
tasted, this wine could easily compete with many of the
vintage's classified growths. Dense, opaque purple-coloured,
with créme de cassis, vanilla and cherry notes, medium to full
body, an unctuous texture, low acidity and a more evolved style
than its bigger sibling. Léoville Las Cases, this dense, chewy
and remarkably concentrated and stylish wine should be at its
best between 2005 and 2018." 91/100pts (Robert Parker - Wine
Advocate - April 2003)
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Clos L'Eglise |
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Bordeaux |
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Cotes
de Castillon |
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2005 |
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Clos Fourtet |
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Bordeaux |
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Saint Emilion |
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Grand Cru |
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2004 |
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Cloverdale
Ranch |
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Sonoma |
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Alexander
Valley |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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Cockburn's |
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Portugal |
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Director's
Reserve |
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Twenty Year
Tawny Port |
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NV |
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Cockburn's |
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Porto |
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2003 |
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Colonial Estate |
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Barrosa
Valley |
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l'Explorature |
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Shiraz |
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2004 |
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Steven Tanzer
- 90 pts - Inky ruby. Pungent, almost medicinal aromas of
bitter cherry, blackberry, iodine, violet and lavender. Fat,
round and extracted, the rich dark berry, tobacco and
espresso flavors well framed by dusty, fine-grained tannins.
Long and sweet on the finish. |
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Columbia Crest |
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Columbia
Valley |
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Walter
Clore Vineyard |
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Private
Reserve |
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Red |
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2000 |
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Concha y Toro |
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Chile |
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Central
Valley |
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Sunrise |
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Merlot |
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1997 - 5
liter |
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| Coniglio
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Napa
Valley |
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Diamond
Mountain |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2005 |
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Vineyards
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Right Bank Proprietary
Red Wine Cuvee |
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Napa Valley |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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92-95 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
December 2005, The consistently fine Right Bank
cuvee is an homage to Bordeaux’s Pomerols and St.-Emilions.
Usually a core blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40%
Merlot, there are approximately 625 cases of this
terrific offering. Like all Anderson’s wines, it spends
24-30 months in French oak before being bottled without
filtration. Fashioned from a slightly different blend of
55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc, the 2004 Right Bank’s
deep blue/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of
vanilla bean, espresso roast, chocolate, plums, creme de
cassis, and licorice. Opulent, full-bodied, and
seriously-endowed with no hard edges, this beauty should
drink well for 10-12 years.
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2003 |
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WA 92 Pts. - The
consistently fine Right Bank cuvee is an homage to
Bordeaux’s Pomerols and St.-Emilions. Usually a core
blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, there
are approximately 625 cases of this terrific
offering. Like all Anderson’s wines, it spends 24-30
months in French oak before being bottled without
filtration. The full-bodied 2003 Right Bank exhibits
big, juicy aromas and flavors of blackberries,
espresso roast, currants, licorice, smoke, and
barbecue spice. Its finish is long and heady. |
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Connor Park |
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Bendigo,
Australia |
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The Honour |
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Shiraz |
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2002 |
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Robert
Parker 95 Points - The Honour, a dense off-the-chart,
potent Shiraz that spent 18 months in French oak. Readers
looking for restrained Euro-styled wines should steer clear
of this behemoth. It offers blackberry and cassis fruit
intermixed with lead pencil shavings, smoke and high quality
toasty oak. Full-bodied, massively rich, dense and well
balanced for a wine of this weight and power. It should be
at its finest in 2-3 years and last for 10-15. |
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Constant
Diamond Mountain Vineyard |
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Napa Valley |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2006 |
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2004 |
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2002 |
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1999 |
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1998 |
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1997 |
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Red Blend Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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1995 |
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Cabernet
Franc |
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2007 |
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Queen of Diamonds Estate |
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Northern
Sonoma |
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Syrah |
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2006 |
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Corrina Rayment |
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Expatriate |
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Oliver's Taranga |
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McLaren Vale |
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Shiraz |
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2005 |
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Corison |
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Napa Valley |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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1999 |
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Tasting Notes Journal:
July 16, 2005 |
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Corton Bressandes
Grand Cru
1992 |
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Chateau
Cos d' Estournel |
2ème cru
classé |
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Bordeaux |
St Estephe |
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Chateau
Cos d' Estournel
Wine Label Library |
| Vintages |
Tasting Notes Journal/Reviews: |
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1995 |
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July 3, 1999 |
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1994
- Robert Parker's Wine
Advocate: 91 points
- "A word of admiration and praise is in order for Bruno
Prats. One of St.-Estephe's most forward thinking producers,
Prats is never content with merely making outstanding wine.
Over the last few years he has improved Cos d'Estournel,
already one of the great wines of Bordeaux, by eliminating
any filtration at bottling, and replacing the standard paper
label with one made of plastic so it will not disintegrate
in damp, humid cellars. Additionally, the quality of his
wines in such difficult vintages as 1992 and 1993 has been
remarkable. Readers should also note that a second wine, the
beautifully packaged Les Pagodes de Cos, has been
implemented with the 1994 vintage. It appears to be a fine
second wine. While tasting through Cos d'Estournel's wines,
it was interesting to taste the unfiltered 1994 against the
same cuvee of wine that was put through the normal
filtration. The filtered cuvee was an excellent wine (I
rated it 88), but as Bruno Prats and several other people at
the tasting could easily see, it had less opacity, color,
and aromatic interest, and far less volume and mid-palate.
Most Bordeaux chateaux continue to do too much fining and
filtering, but some of the more seriously run estates are
curtailing the most abusive clarification procedures, and
are finally opening their minds to the negative impact too
much fining and filtration can cause. Sadly, most of my
colleagues have fallen hook, line, and sinker for the
standard response from oenologists and producers on this
issue "fining and filtration have no effect on a wine.""
Feb/97
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
89-92 points - "The 1994 and 1995 vintages of Cos
d'Estournel are slightly different in style, but are
virtually equivalent in qualitative terms. The 1994 is one
of the top wines of the vintage. It reveals a dense, opaque
purple color, and a ripe, sweet nose of black fruits, smoke,
vanillin, and licorice. Extremely well-made, this medium to
full-bodied wine possesses surprising size, yet
accessibility, and admirable purity. It will require 2-4
years of cellaring after its release, and promises to keep
for 20 years." Apr/96
Wine Spectator: 91
points - "Outstanding quality for the vintage. A full-bodied
Bordeaux that offers wonderful aromas of tobacco, berry and
cedar, loads of refined tannins and a long, flavorful
finish. Better from 2000. 22,000 cases made. (JS)" Jan/97 |
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1991 |
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Feb 27, 2002 |
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1990 |
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June 25, 2001 |
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1989 - 95 points
Wine Spectator. According to Robert Parker: "The 1989 Cos
d'Estournel will, in all likelihood, prove to be an
outstanding wine... It is a medium-bodied, rich,
concentrated wine displaying an impressive color, and a nose
of super-ripe black fruits, toasty oak, and licorice. It
tastes like a blend of the 1985 and 1982... The finish is
long, alcoholic, and lush." |
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1988 |
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July 4,
1998, Sept 12, 2001,
July 3, 1998 |
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1986 - 95 points
Robert Parker: "Highly extracted wine, with a black/ruby
color and plenty of toasty, smoky notes in its bouquet that
suggest ripe plums and licorice. Evolving at a glacial pace,
it exhibits massive, huge, ripe, extremely concentrated
flavors with impressive depth and richness. It possesses
more power, weight, and tannin than the more opulent and
currently more charming 1985. Anticipated maturity:
1996-2010." |
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1985 - Magnum, Dbl Magnum |
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Sept 30, 2001 |
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1981 - 750, Magnum |
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Aug 6, 2005,
January 20, 2008 |
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1979 |
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July 4,
1998 |
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Consentino |
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Cigarzin |
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California Zinfandel |
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2004 |
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Cornerstone Cellars |
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Napa Valley |
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Howell
Mountain |
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Cornerstone
Vineyard |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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1997
- "This is an explosive,
succulent, disarmingly thick, opulent effort, the dark
purple Cabernet Sauvignon is a hedonist's dream. It offers a
combination of powerful black cherry and cassis flavors
presented in a flamboyant, full-bodied style with
extravagant layers of fruit, glycerin, and extract. New oak
aging is noticeable, but its impact is subtle. The tannin is
well-concealed by a wealth of fruit. Drink this beauty over
the next two decades." Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine
Advocate
(12/23/00) 94 points.
James Laube, The Wine Spectator (10/31/00) - 96
points "An immense yet elegant wine—dark, ripe, rich,
flavorful—with concentrated currant, black cherry, anise and
wild berry, turning rich and polished on the finish. Best
from 2002 through 2012." |
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Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
- RM 90 RP 94 WS 96 - Perhaps this wine was 'closed' at this time. I
found it a bit uninspiring relative to or not up to the hype and
hyperbole of the pundits ratings. Too early? Let's hope so as I have
several more bottles so time will tell. (This seemed to be the case with some
other recent tastings of 1997 Napa Cabs - 97 BV Tapestry below). It was
good never-the-less - balanced, medium bodied, black
cherry, black berry, anise and leather with moderate firm tannin and a hint of oak. Tasted w/ L,
Ryan & Michelle with beef tenderloin on the deck. -
July 19. 2008 |
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Chateu Coutet |
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Sauterne Barsac |
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Bordeaux |
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Premier
Cru Classe
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2000 |
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Craneford |
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John
Zulm |
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Barossa
Valley |
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Shiraz
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2004 |
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Craneford |
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Allyson
Parsons Artist Series |
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Barossa
Valley |
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Shiraz
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2003 |
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March 21, 2006 - RM 88 - $16 - Dark berry, black
cherry and leather predominate with hints of spice and dark
chocolate. Artist series label featuring painting by
Australia artist Allyson Parsons - part of proceeds go to
cancer research at Royal Adelaide Hospital. |
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Croft |
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Vintage Port |
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1997
1990
1985
1982 |
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| La Couspaude |
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Bordeaux |
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St Emilion
Grand Cru |
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Grand Cru
Classe |
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2005 |
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Culler
Culler Wine Label Library |
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Napa Valley |
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Howell Mountain |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2005 -
“This sensational
mountain-styled Cabernet Sauvignon was made with excellent
precision as well as freshness.” Robert Parker, 95 points |
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Napa Valley La Palette Red Wine
2005 - Karen Culler's
La Palette is a blend of 91 Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit
Verdot. It is densely saturated on both nose and palate,
definitely due to the addition of the Petit Verdot. The wine
is rich in flavor with a touch of sweet black cherry fruit
and cassis and a touch of toasty vanilla. The wine is lush
and elegant and flows over the tongue like expensive silk!
This well-structured wine could use some time in the cellar,
although after decanting for a good hour, this wine start
showing its true colors! Should age well for a good 10
years! 900 cases produced |
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| Cuvaison |
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Napa Valley |
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Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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1988 |
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Tasting Notes Journal: Sept 1,
2003, Feb 9, 2003,
Apr 10, 2004 |
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Cyrus |
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Alexander
Valley |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2003 |
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