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Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve(1997)

Saturated ruby. Perfumed aromas of dark berries and exotic spices, plus a whiff of apple; showed a sweet bourbon note with aeration. Supple flavors of redcurrant and black cherry, along with a faint raisiny quality. Finishes with light tannins, a strong bourbon flavor and some dryness from the oak.
Bought at Corkscrew
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Wine Skinny
August 2001
May 2008
This is certainly an incredibly good wine, and we were pleased to get to sample it. As big and bold as it is, we were surprised how approachable the tannins are at this point. Although it will certainly continue to improve with age - say, another six or seven years - it's actually drinking pretty well now. Rich and concentrated black cherry fruit is interwoven with cedar and smoky leather, with accents of herbs and mineral. Wonderful array of flavors that linger on the finish. Ready to drink now and over the next seven years.
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International Wine Cellar
Nov-00
86(+?)?
October 2007
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James Laube
Wine Spectator
10/31/00
95/100
October 2000
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chang8317
San Jose, CA
September 2007

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