Year | Wine | Variety | Location | Price | Num | Rating |
2000 | Atalon | Cabernet | | 35.00 | 2 | WS 87 |
Ripe and vibrant, with a zesty core of spicy black cherry and blackberry fruit, showing hints of herb, cedar and tar. Lively acidity provides a nice backbone. Drink now through 2009. 9,000 cases made. (JL) |
1998 | Beauleeu Vineyard Georges De Latour Private Reserve | Cabernet | | 100.00 | 1 | WS 87 |
Succeeds at attaining ripe fruit flavors, with plum and blackberry flavors that are appealing. Turns dry and tannic on the finish, with a touch of astringency. Drink now through 2006. 18,000 cases made. (JL) |
1998 | Beaulieu Vineyards Tapestry Reserve | Blend | | 40.00 | 1 | WS 80 |
Cedary, with a slight musty cement edge to the earthy currant, olive and cedary oak flavors. Fails to inspire. Drink now through 2005. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 23,000 cases made. (JL) |
2003 | Edna Valley Vineyard Paragon | Chardonnay | | | 2 | |
1997 | Franciscan Oakville Estate | Cabernet | | 25.00 | 1 | WS 84 |
Smooth, with integrated herb, cherry and currant flavors. Firms on the finish, with a touch of greenness to the tannins. Best from 2001 through 2006. 30,000 cases made. (JL) |
1995 | Hafner | Cabernet | | | 2 | |
1996 | Hafner | Cabernet | | | 2 | |
1997 | Hafner | Cabernet | | | 2 | |
1977 | Mayacamas | Cabernet | | | 1 | |
2002 | Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches | Chardonnay | | | 1 | |