9 Cabernet Suvignons from the 1970s
Walnut Creek, Ca.
Tasted Thursday, May 25, 2000 by bestdamncab with 69 views
Introduction
Old style Cabernet Sauvignon brought out to enjoy.
Flight 1 (9 Notes)
Closing
Scores were low due mostly to storage issues as temperature controlled cellars were rare in those days.
1974 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Nose of nice cabernet fruit, hint of ammonia here, very rich, elegant fruit on the palate, rich coffee taste and aftertaste, long finish. My #1 of 9.
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1978 William Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Gold Label 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice, dusty, black cherry fruit on the nose, very rich, fruity taste, elegant, Medium amount of soft tannins on the finish. My #2 of 9.
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1979 Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Nice, rich cabernet nose, lots of wood on the nose and taste, big body, intense but closed fruit, nice mouth feel, burnt acid, funny finish of tired fruit. My #3 of 9.
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1978 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 85 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Sweet and sour vanilla nose, light/medium body, fruity taste, medium fruity finish. My #4 of 9.
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1976 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve 84 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice old cabernet fruit with berrys, nice, old, burnt orange peel taste, medicinal taste, both on the long finish. My #5 of 9.
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1978 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 81 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice old Cabernet nose but started to fade immediately, nice, rich fruit, lovely taste, medium/ big body, medium amount of soft tannins present, medium/long finish with dark, dusty fruit. My #6 of 9.
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1977 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard 75 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Woody, stinky nose, nice, rich fruit, light body, cabernet taste, light but lean, medium/long finish. My #7 of 9.
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1977 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve 74 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice, old, cardboard nose, rich, black fruit with cardboard taste. My #8 0f 9.
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1978 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 70 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Coffee bean nose, lovely, rich taste, elegant but simple, powerful cabernet, medium amount of soft tannins, woody finish. My #9 of 9.
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