1996 St Francis Reserve

[winoweenie]

Knew Buck-weak-eyes had problems deciphering the written word but am surprised that you-re 20/20 had deteriorated too Drew-ski. When was the last time either of you tasted the 96 St. Francis Reserve? Agree since the Korbrand intrusion they hsve altered their winemaking. But as I've tried(very UNSUCESSFULLY) to differentate between a new release and a 10 year old bottle that wood is an integral part in great wines. If you've had the chance to taste the 2000 1st & 2nd growths, I'm sure Bucko you've cried Weyerhauser at the top of your lungs. Seems all of the estates use the stuff and in 10-15, Voila!, it becomes part of the over-all canvas. Sure wish I could afford some of the 2000 Latour, Lafite, Mouton, Margaux and Haut Brion, even with all that Nevers masking the fruit. Time is the great equalizer that separates the good winemakers from the great ones. And seems all the great ones age their wines in oak of some kind.WW [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/eek.gif[/img]