1987 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Selection

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Score 14.5/20 · Drink 1994-2014, Jancis Robinson MW, Jul 2025

Chosen because 1987 was the birth year of one of the guests at this dinner. Over the hill. (JR)

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14
14/20

Jancis Robinson MW

73
73/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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73 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 73/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium-deep red. Rather odd aroma of sweet butter (our first bottle was distinctly maderized). Vegetal and hard, with tart acids. Fresher than the first sample but tough and green.

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La Jota
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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