1978 Cabernet Blindtasting (w/a Bordeaux) - first of a series (Palo Alto, California): ("Steiner Vineyard" on the label) Group's #1 (my #1) – 36 pts; 4 1st place votes, 4 2nd place votes, 1 third, 0 last place votes – Dark medium red color; bright, lifted, plum and blackberry nose; tasty, tart blackberry, cassis palate with strong, youthful fruit and focus (started to fade a bit after 90 minutes in the glass though); medium finish 92+ pts. (13.5% alcohol)
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12/12/2013 - europat55 wrote: 88 Points
1978 California Cabernet Sauvignons (Tom's house in Palo Alto, California): Very dark color. Smooth nose (B+). Unique, spicy palate (B/B+).
My #5, Group's #5 (82 pts). Tasted blind.
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3/27/2008 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
1978 Cabernet Blindtasting (w/a Bordeaux) - first of a series (Palo Alto, California): ("Steiner Vineyard" on the label)
Group's #1 (my #1) – 36 pts; 4 1st place votes, 4 2nd place votes, 1 third, 0 last place votes – Dark medium red color; bright, lifted, plum and blackberry nose; tasty, tart blackberry, cassis palate with strong, youthful fruit and focus (started to fade a bit after 90 minutes in the glass though); medium finish 92+ pts. (13.5% alcohol)
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