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1994
Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Probably a great bottle 5 years ago. Hung on to this one much too long (and he has several siblings in my cellar as well). Will use the next bottle for pot roast gravy.
2005
Lewis - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
I was blown away by this bottle of wine which I would say is the best cab I have had for months. I have to believe this wine is at its peak. Just a striking balance between fruit and tannins, wonder nose, amazing blackberry, currant, peach, vanilla, a hint of oak with a long strong finish. I would drink this wine day in and day out if only I had more than two bottles left.
1997
Guado al Tasso - Bolgheri Rosso Superiore
This wine is still drinking very well. Plenty of fruit, it remains an excellent example of Tuscany at its best. I still think it will go on for several more years. Blackberry, plum, vanilla, wood, it did well against some blockbuster cabs at a mixed tasting of reds paired with a Tuscan rib roast loaded with garlic (i.e. a great food wine).
1999
Rudd - Jericho Canyon Vineyard
Nice wine that is probably at or just beyond it's peak. Fruit is fading some and I probably would just pour and not decant as I think this wine suffered a bit in the process. I think the more recent Rudd's are just better wines. Nice accompaniment to pizza and a salad on NY eve.
