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1989 Cabernet Sauvignon versus 1989 Bordeaux
Beltramo's, Menlo Park, Ca. 94025
Tasted September 28, 1993 by bestdamncab with 73 views
Introduction
After work, I drove to Beltramo;s to peruse the wine selection and chanced upon this Tasting of 1989 Cabernet versus 1989 Bordeaux which was a terrific and special tasting event for me.
Flight 1 - 8 wines-Bordeaux versus Cabernet from the 1989 vintage (8 notes)
Fun tasting, wines close in price.
Red
1989 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
Nice, dark, brilliant red color in the glass, nose of oak, rich fruit, and sweet fruit, same on the palate, medium/big body, big body, very tasty, rich, sweet fruit, medium/long finish, needs 4 years to peak. My #1 and Group #3. $24.99
Red
1989 Viader
92 points
Dark, brilliant red color in the glass, big rich red and black cherry nose and taste, sweet, ripe fruit, well balanced, medium/long finish. My #2 and Group #4. $24.99
Red
1989 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux
92 points
Nice, dark brilliant red color in the glass, very viscous in the glass, big, rich, fleshy wine, sweet fruit, well balanced, hints of soft tannins, needs 4 years to peak. My #3 and Group #5. $29.99
Red
1989 Château Cordeillan-Bages
91 points
Dull dark red coloration in the glass, lots of cherry on the nose, medium/big body, rich fruity taste, lots of very soft tannins, long, long finish. My #4 and Group #6. $29.99
Red
1989 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
Deep plum coloration in the glass, good cab nose, nice, pleasant, rich cab taste, rough taste/mouthfeel because of the slightly harsh tannins, nice, medium finish. My #5 and Group #1. $22.99
Red
1989 Cafaro Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
Nice, dark, brilliant red coloration in the glass, very soft, ripe fruity taste, medium body, medium amount of soft tannins, and a long finish. My #6 and Group #2. $22.99
Red
1989 Certan-Giraud
88 points
Light/medium brilliant red coloration in the glass, oak on the nose, pleasant, rich fruity taste, good acid and balance, long, long finish, My #7 and Group #8. $32.99
Red
1989 Château Tayac Cuvée Prestige
88 points
Medium, dark red coloration in the glass, nice, rich wine, slightly rough fruity taste, medium amount of harsh tannins, long finish. My #8 and Group #7. $24.99
Closing
Note that this tasting resulted in my purchase of 4 different vintages of both Viader and Chateau Tayac Cuvee Prestige over the next 2 years.