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November 08, 2009
Compelling 1997 Californian Reds
“1997: Superb flowering conditions in late May and June, resulted in a huge crop of sensational Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for producers who took advantage of the fabulously long growing season. In fact, as my tasting notes have consistently proven, some of the most compelling Cabernet Sauvignons and Proprietary Reds of the nineties were produced in 1997. In fact, it is the first vintage ever where I have given four perfect scores to California Cabernets (1997 Bryant Family Vineyard, 1997 Screaming Eagle, 1997 Harlan Estate, and 1997 Abreu Madrona Ranch). Moreover, there are a bevy of wines (the 1997 Shafer Hillside Select and the 1997 Dalla Valle Maya to name a few) that may be perfect...” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Vinfolio's current inventory of reds from the 1997 vintage in California presents a remarkable opportunity to add these collectible wines to your cellar. Many are now at their plateau of maturity, offering superb drinking and a fascinating insight into the longevity of this highly acclaimed vintage. Highlights include:
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Vinfolio's current inventory of reds from the 1997 vintage in California presents a remarkable opportunity to add these collectible wines to your cellar. Many are now at their plateau of maturity, offering superb drinking and a fascinating insight into the longevity of this highly acclaimed vintage. Highlights include:
- 1997 La Jota - Cabernet Sauvignon 16th Anniversary (WA 93) - “...emerging aromas of charcoal, blackberries, cassis, and minerals are promising. The wine is intense, ripe, with a layered, expansive richness, and exotic notes of Asian spices, beef blood, and assorted black fruits.” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
- 1997 Mondavi, Robert - Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (IWC 93) - “...Superripe aromas of crystallized red berries, cassis, graphite and grilled nuts. Lush, sweet and minerally; already displays compelling inner-mouth complexity and superb delineation...Very strong underlying backbone. The wine's lovely sweetness carries through to the very long finish, which features dusty, even tannins.” - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
- 1997 Phelps, Joseph - Insignia (WS 93) - “...Tasted on three separate occasions, every bottle has hit the bull's eye... explosive aromas of jammy black fruits, licorice, Asian spices, vanillin, and cedar. Full-bodied as well as exceptionally pure and impressively endowed, this blockbuster yet surprisingly elegant wine cuts a brilliant swath across the palate. A seamless effort with beautifully integrated acidity, sweet tannin, and alcohol, it is still an infant, but can be drunk with considerable pleasure.” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
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| Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color | Score(s) | Price, Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1997
Hobbs, Paul - Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard
Cabernet SauvignonUSA - California - Carneros - Carneros/Napa 
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Hobbs, Paul - Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard
|
IWC87
WS94
WA91
|
$149.95
750ml
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1997
Justin - Isosceles
Proprietary Blend USA - California - San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Justin - Isosceles
|
WA88
IWC91
WS95
|
$99.95
750ml
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1997
La Jota - Cabernet Sauvignon 16th Anniversary
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain
In warehouse
Limited
1997
La Jota - Cabernet Sauvignon 16th Anniversary
|
WA93
IWC91
WS91
|
$229.95
1.5L
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1997
La Jota - Cabernet Sauvignon 16th Anniversary
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain
In warehouse
1997
La Jota - Cabernet Sauvignon 16th Anniversary
|
WA93
IWC91
WS91
|
$109.95
750ml
|
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1997
Laurel Glen - Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Sonoma - Sonoma Mountain
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Laurel Glen - Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain
|
WA87
IWC92
WS88
|
$49.95
750ml
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1997
Lokoya - Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Diamond Mountain
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Lokoya - Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain
|
IWC89
WA95
WS93
|
$144.95
750ml
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1997
Lokoya - Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Lokoya - Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
|
WS91
IWC91
WA93
|
$129.95
750ml
|
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1997
Michael, Peter - Les Pavots
Proprietary Blend USA - California - Sonoma - Knights Valley
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Michael, Peter - Les Pavots
|
WS92
WA96
IWC92
|
$169.95
750ml
|
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1997
Mondavi, Robert - Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
In warehouse
1997
Mondavi, Robert - Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
|
IWC93
WS93
WA92
|
$99.95
750ml
|
|
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1997
Opus One
Proprietary Blend USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Opus One
|
WA88
IWC89
WS94
|
$249.95
750ml
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1997
Pahlmeyer - Red
Bordeaux Blend USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley 
Prearrival (1-2 weeks)
Limited
1997
Pahlmeyer - Red
|
WA98
WS96
IWC94
|
$199.95
750ml
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1997
Paradigm - Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Oakville
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Paradigm - Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Estate
|
WA89
IWC90
WS91
|
$79.95
750ml
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1997
Phelps, Joseph - Insignia
Bordeaux Blend USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
Prearrival (1-2 weeks)
Limited
1997
Phelps, Joseph - Insignia
|
WA96
WS96
IWC94
|
$359.95
1.5L
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1997
Phelps, Joseph - Insignia
Bordeaux Blend USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
In warehouse
1997
Phelps, Joseph - Insignia
|
WA96
WS96
IWC94
|
$199.95
750ml
|
|
|
1997
Pride Mountain - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
Prearrival (1-2 weeks)
Limited
1997
Pride Mountain - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
|
WS94
IWC93
WA91-93
|
$109.95
750ml
|
|
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1997
Pride Mountain - Merlot Napa Valley
Merlot USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Pride Mountain - Merlot Napa Valley
|
WS92
WA93
IWC89
|
$74.95
750ml
|
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1997
Ridge - (Cabernet Sauvignon) Monte Bello
Bordeaux Blend USA - California - Santa Cruz Mountains
In warehouse
1997
Ridge - (Cabernet Sauvignon) Monte Bello
|
IWC94
WA90-91
WS93
|
$279.95
1.5L
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1997
Rochioli, J - Pinot Noir Three Corner Vineyard
Pinot Noir USA - California - Sonoma - Russian River Valley
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Rochioli, J - Pinot Noir Three Corner Vineyard
|
IWC90
WS88
WA90-92
|
$165.95
750ml
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1997
Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Sonoma - Alexander Valley
In warehouse
1997
Silver Oak - Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
|
IWC88
WS88
WA89
|
$94.95
750ml
|
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1997
Spring Mountain - Estate Reserve
Proprietary Blend USA - California - Napa - Spring Mountain District
In warehouse
Limited
1997
Spring Mountain - Estate Reserve
|
WA88
WS84
|
$69.95
750ml
|
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