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Tasted Monday, May 11, 2009 by Siggy with 803 views
My friend Bob Macdonald and his tasting group buddies have been collecting California Cabs for many years. I was curious to check in on my lone bottle of 1994 Insignia, so I offered to host a tasting of '80s and '90s Cabs. All of the wines were purchased upon release. The bottles were popped and poured, with many receiving quick decants for sediment. My WOTN was a marvelous '85 Heitz Martha's Vineyard, courtesy of Steve O'Hara.
1984 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain
The nose shows a faint whiff of VA. Deep, minty, and interesting, with lovely ripe raspberry and earthy tobacco flavors. The fruit turns a touch raisened and pruny with time in the glass. Fully mature, and probably a touch past its prime.
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1987 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Beautiful nose. Lively and long on the palate. Layers of dark fruit, earth, fresh red raspberries, and coffee, leading to a long finish wrapped in ultra-fine tannin. Suave texture. A mid-weight, complex, beautifully balanced Cab with plenty of life ahead. Fantastic.
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