1997 Ritchie Creek Spring Mtn District

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This under the radar producer has been a favorite of mine since their 1978 offering. Estate grown and produced they have one of the prime vineyards in Napa in St. Helena. This 97 exhibits pure Cab nuances plus some sense of terrior that is missing in lots of bottlings. Brite ruby. Nose has current, plum,cassis, plus saddle leather. All hit the palate running along with a nice loamy note. Non-existant tannis. Dead on TTOIG. Supple entry, solid center and a 4+ lapper finish. 90/88 60 at D&D in 99. No alc(13.5% guess). WW