Were 1985 and 1987 good years ?

[winoweenie]

Hi BW and welcome to the board. IK made lots of valid points, but I disagree on several key points. The vintages asked about are 15 and 17 years old. There were many fine Calif Cabs in those two years that with proper storage should still be at their prime. If you are talking about going on the market today and buying them, I too say forget it. I have had several 87s' from my cellar in the last few months that I thought were great. The key is provenence. A dark closet wont cut it. WW