Medium ruby, with a hint of amber at the rim. Aromas of maple syrup, smoked meat, tobacco, roasted nuts and tarry oak. A shapely, bright midweight, with surprisingly fresh cigar box and mineral flavors. Not quite unctuous but plenty dense, especially considering the large '91 crop. A more rustic style of cabernet than today Togni wines. Finishes with lingering flavor of cherry and spice. From grapes picked late and very ripe, says Togni.

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The 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon is another upcoming re-release from the winery's library. It is one of the most unique wines I have ever tasted from Togni. The warm year yielded an abundant crop. At the time, Togni also made a white wine. Because of the size of the crop, the harvest took longer than normal, which meant the red grapes spent a little longer on the vine than they would have otherwise. The 1991 presents an intriguing combination of raciness from the super-ripe fruit, but within the classic Togni framework. Sweet tobacco, camphor, savory herbs, licorice and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that add complexity to the fruit. Layers of liqueur-like sweetness frame the beguiling finish. The 1991 is currently peaking, and it won't last forever, but readers lucky enough to taste this wine are in for a real treat. I have been fortunate to taste the 1991 twice over the last few months, and it has been hypnotic both times.

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Intense and lively, offering a wide range of mint, sage, sandalwood, herb, currant, cherry and spice, with an unusual beefy bay-leaf edge to the flavors. Excellent length and fine balance on the finish.--'81/'91 California Cabernet retrospective.

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Stunning nose, mature, classic togni cab, one of his best ever