1987 Cabernet Retrospective, Part 1

Tom's house in Palo Alto, California
Tasted Thursday, May 17, 2012 by europat55 with 354 views

Introduction

Flight 1 (9 Notes)

1987 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 93 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Barnyard nose. Well balanced.
Nose: A Palate: B++ My #1, Group's #1 (33 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 92 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Outstanding nose! Surprisingly still a little bit tannic.
Nose: A Palate: B+ My #2, Group's #2 (38 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Ritchie Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

Lots of leather in the nose and on the palate.
Nose: B+ Palate: A- My #3, Group's #4 (44 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Franciscan Estate Meritage 90 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Excellent nose with spices and still a good amount of fruits.
Nose: B+ Palate: B+ My #4, Group's #2 (37 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Very smooth.
Nose: B+ Palate: B My #5, Group's #5 (61 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Robert Keenan Winery Merlot Napa Valley 88 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Sweet nose with raspberry fruits. Soft palate.
Nose: B+ Palate: B My #6, Group's #9 (77 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Girard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 86 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Very fruity/flowery. Cherries, pineapples.
Nose: B Palate: B My #7, Group's #7 (65 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Cuvaison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 85 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Nose was a little corked.
Nose: B Palate: B- My #8, Group's #8 (70 pts) Tasted blind.

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1987 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Great nose, but the palate was too sweet and without depth.
Nose: B+/A- Palate: C My #9, Group's #6 (56 pts) Tasted blind.

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