1999 Cabernet Retrospective, Part 4 (Tasted Blind)

Notes from the event organizer: "Tonight's lineup has a theme of "BIG", and focuses on the rich, ripe style which most of the current top cult Cabernets tend towards. Heading the list is the outstanding Quilceda Creek, but we'll also have the Fisher Coach Insignia and Shafer from the Stag's Leap District to give it a run for the money. Overall, we'll try three examples from Napa Valley and one each from Dry Creek and Mendoza, plus three from Australia, including the 1999 Annvers Langhorne Creek, a powerful, deep Cabernet which might take the whole thing. Some tasting notes:"

• 1998 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac La Dame Rousse 90 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Lirac

  Gorgeous nose (B++/A-). Excellent palate (B+/B++).

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• 1999 Luca Cabernet Sauvignon Alto de Mendoza 91 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza

  Some heat, good mix of fruit and rustic on the nose (B++/A-). Very smooth palate (B++).
  My #1, Group's #1 (44 pts). Tasted blind.

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• 1999 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Oaky, smooth nose (B++). Smooth palate with a good concentration (B++).
  My #2, Group's #3 (62 pts). Tasted blind.

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• 1999 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

  USA, Washington

  Strange nose, but still excellent! (B+/B++). Excellent palate, good concentration (B+/B++).
  My #3, Group's #6 (75 pts). Tasted blind.

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• 1999 Annvers Cabernet Sauvignon Langhorne Creek 87 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek

  Generous, fruity nose with lots of raspberries and some heat (B/B+). Smooth palate, some depth (B+/B++)
  My #4, Group's #8 (85 pts). Tasted blind.

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• 1999 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Coach Insignia 88 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Very good nose, some heat (B+). Excellent palate, but likely past its prime (B+/B++).
  My #4, Group's #2 (60 pts). Tasted blind.

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• 1999 Greenock Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

  Fruity nose with lots of heat on the nose initially (B+/B++). Not so well integrated palate (B).
  My #6, Group's #4 (68 pts). Tasted Blind.

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• 1999 Pezzi King Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

  Smooth nose (B+). Good palate with a long thin finish (B/B+).
  My #7, Group's #7 (79 pts). Tasted Blind.

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• 1999 Laird Family Estate Merlot Suscol Ranch 86 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Very generous and interesting nose (B+). Simple, not very well integrated palate (B).
  My #8, Group's #5 (71 pts). Tasted blind.

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• 1999 Kilikanoon Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Points

  Australia, South Australia

  Light, fruity nose with hints of apples (B/B+). Palate is way to sweet to my taste. Feels like cherry juice (C).
  My #9, Group's #9 (Tasted Blind).

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• 1979 Villa Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 89 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  This was definitely showing its age, but still a very enjoyable drinking.

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