August 29, 2020 - Should be fading but still going strong. Bought on Release for $14.
Strong
September 15, 2014 - Bought on Release...Stunning... Purple to Crimson Rim...coffee bean, blackberries, graphite, dark chocolate...looks like a 2003
More earth as it opens tannin still peaks through in the background.
December 31, 2012 - Chunky sediment, better than the 1992, lots of life left.
August 21, 2010 - Best in the tasting. Luscious, rich, dark fruit, very long finish, decadent. A beautiful, fully mature, ripe bottle.
June 13, 2010 - opened 24 hrs prior to tasting. Not unpleasant - still had some life; although fruit had definitely faded to nothing more than a background note. Initial surge of earth, moss and muted mushroom... went nicely with the prime rib. Leather and lace finish.
May 24, 2009 - OTH; pleasant with some earth/leather, but faded fruit
January 1, 2009 - Reasonable balance, aged well and elegantly, although the fruit is wearing thin.
June 8, 2008 - Past prime, but still strong tannin/acid balance, faded fruit but not yet developing complexity.
May 3, 2008 - Sharper, more delineated than the '89 Grand Mayne, and almost as good. A different style, though, easier to appreciate. Youthful, but may lose it's appeal as it ages.
April 21, 2007 - Interestingly, the first thing to note is that I entered the vintage incorrectly when I did my initial inventory and this is actually a 1992 Fisher Cab. Sorry for the confusion. Deep garnet color without much browning on the edges. This is a big, earthy wine without over powering fruit. Noticeable breadth, balance and fullness. Notes of plum, cedar and sweet tobacco. Just enough tannin to provide structure from start to finish. A long deep finish. A pleasure to drink. I wish I had 12 more bottles. Bravo and a salute to age worthy California wines.