'96 Phelps Napa

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Good wine, but flirting with too much oak, IMHO, which was a surprise to me. I've had the '95 and the '97 and neither showed anything close to as much oak as the '96.

Also had the '97 Mondavi Napa. It rocked. Plenty of dark berry flavor with a nice dose of tannins. Good balance for a young Cab and a bargain at $20 a pop.

Both Cabs went extraordinarily well with mother-in-law's prime rib. I can't think of any dish I've had that matched better with a CA Cab. This red wine habit I've developed is turning me into a real carnivore.

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