Top 16 California Cabs

[MikeE]

Hey Randy, you deserve a lot of credit for acknowledging the merit of others opinions on your list and not getting defensive... kudos!

I guess that Montelena is, for me, a classic expression of cabernet and one not as forward in style as Beringer, Caymus, etc. I still think that Rubicon is very tannic, though the '94 was marvelous. The Etude is certainly a wonderful wine and would qualify on many "top" lists.

Interestingly, no one came to the defense of Heitz Martha's Vineyard, Stags Leap Cask 23 and a few other high profile veterans.

Nice job on the list and great for discussion... ME