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- winoweenie - 12-14-2003
Ric has been one of my favorite winemaker since the early 70s' when he took Sterling to heights thy've not seen since. Sourced from prime sites in Napa this is a gorgeous bottling. Medium ruby with no trace of ageing. Aromas of red cherries, plum, cassis and vanilla leaps from the glass. Silky entry, a solid center palate, and a super 4-lapper finish. Soft tannins still in the backgroun, this lovely bottle will improve another 2-4 and hold for another 7-10. 92/90. 40 by the box. WW
[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 02-23-2008).]
- winoweenie - 02-23-2008
Found the last orphan in the cellar while rooting around yesterday. The only big change in the last 5 years are the aromatics. A killer saddle leather note and a touch of a sweet spice(cardamon?) are added and both come over on the palate. Have to kick this sucker up another point to 93. As usual, with meeny of these wines I have drinkers remorse! Bye-Bye Ole' Fren...WW