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New California Greats from 1994 & 1997
"1994 still ranks as one of California's greatest modern day vintages ... It remains to be seen if 1997 will eclipse 1994. What makes 1994 [and] 1997 the... finest vintages of the decade is the fact that the wines are rich yet approachable, aromatic, with wonderful sweet, rich, multi-layered textures, ripe, well-integrated tannin, and low acidity. The wines have been approachable since conception, yet continue to indicate that they will be long-lived classics of remarkable symmetry and opulence." - Robert Parker

Today we focus on new inventory from two of California's celebrated vintages -- 1994 and 1997. The depth on some of these wines provides the rare chance to purchase in quantity from each vintage and taste side by side. Try the pairings below for a glimpse back in California wine history.
  • 1994 Beringer - Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (94 WA) $89.95 - "The terrific 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve offers an opaque purple color, a gorgeous nose of toasty oak, and a silky, concentrated texture with unobtrusive acidity or tannin. The wine possesses layered richness, remarkable balance, sweet, pure fruit, and a finish that lasts for nearly 30 seconds..." - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Issue 114
  • 1997 Beringer - Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (94 WS) $99.95 - "The opaque plum/purple color is followed by a superb nose of smoked herbs, melted licorice, and black currant jam. Full-bodied, with a silky texture, and an opulent personality, this sexy, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon will be delicious young, yet last for 18-20 years." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
  • 1994 Michael, Peter - Les Pavots (94 WA) $149.95 - "The superb 1994 Les Pavots is, to my palate, the finest example of this wine Peter Michael has yet made.... Sweet, rich, and surprisingly showy for a Les Pavots, this medium to full-bodied wine possesses a luscious, multi-layered texture, outstanding depth, and attractively integrated tannin and acidity." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
  • 1997 Michael, Peter - Les Pavots (96 WA) $179.95 - "A blue/black/purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of toast, blackberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and cedar. Full-bodied, with silky tannin, low acidity, and layers of concentrated, pure black fruits judiciously wrapped in subtle toasty oak..." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
 
 
 
 
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