R. H. Phillips 1999 Cab

[mrdutton]

Thanks Drew and WW........... Prices on the Cali wines always seem to be higher around here than what Drew or WW or others pay.

Not sure why yet, but I just might try to challenge the folks who sold it to me. That is, if I can find out the retail price out west. (Which should be easy enough to do!)

I am told that this cab is well balanced with good fruit on the nose and the palate, a bit of complexity and a nice tannin finish.

I bought a bottle just to see if the shop owner was correct in his praise, but have not opened it yet. Gotta run out to the grocer and get something appropriate for it.

Might try it on Sunday.

Definitely have to say something to the shop's owner. Out in Cali one source is selling the 1999 CS at $185.00 a case (that includes a 25.00 mark-up for handling, etc.). Up in New Jersey two places are selling the juice for $8.99 a bottle; both of these appear to be discount stores.

That makes $18.99 a bit stiff........

[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 09-22-2001).]