Helping to Clean out the Cellar

MY aunt is selling her vacation home at the Heavenly ski area and the family got together for a last holiday together there. Since she will be selling the house she wanted help cleaning out her cellar and so we had to oblidge. Decided to go with eight wines for the tasting. Three whites and five reds.

• 1995 Northstar Merlot Walla Walla Valley 89 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

  Past it's prime.

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• 1996 Opus One 92 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Young and fresh. Popped out at you.

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• 1981 Château Cheval Blanc 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

  Incredibly balanced. Smooth and supple.

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