Top California Cabs. of the '90s, Tasting

As usual tasting will be held at my house.   Tasting will be limited to 14 persons.

  Time 2pm, Sat., October 13th.          

Preview, with ratings and current average prices.

  #1, 1996 Diamond Creek,"Volcanic Hill", ws-94 $175.   #2, 1994 Diamond Creek, "Red Rock Terrace", ws-91 $126. #3, 1997 Robert Mondavi Reserve, wa-92 $150.   #4,1994 Chateau Montelena, ws&wa-95 $170.   #5, 1995 Girard Reserve, ws-91 $85.   #6, 1999 Beringer Private Reserve, ws-91 $105.   #7, 1999 "V" Viader (Petite Verdot), ws-92 $104.   #8,1999 Freemark Abbey "Bosche", ws-91 $82.   #9, 1995 Freemark Abbey, Sycamore Vineyard, ws-89 $85.   #10, 1999 Grgich Hills, ws-91 $109.   #11, 1997 Sterling Reserve, ws-94 $100.   #12, 1994 Sterling, ws-89 $45.   #13, 1999 Mount Veeder Reserve, ws-92 $76.                                         Total over $1,460  

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The 1997 Mondavi Reserve and the Sterling Reserve got very good reviews. The 1994 Sterling was over the hill. All the others were great.

My overall favorite was the 1994 Diamond Creek, "Red Rock Terrace".

The Diamond Creeks were the favorites.

Wine Spectator Napa 90's Vintage Chart