1992 Anderson Conn Valley Reserve, 1996 St. Francis Reserve, and 1997 Peachy Canyon P

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First the 92 Anderson. This beautifully balanced sucker has held up like Hoover Dern. Had 2 bottles this week, one by me-very-own-self and another with BigRedWines who is supposed to post on this at the threat of cellar-door-lock. The St. Francis was also extremely young in appearance and taste. Deep ruby. Lovely cassis, cocoa, cherry, and spices. Al;l come over on the palate. Big entry, weighty center and a 4+ lapper finish. 92/95. 30 by the box. 13% alc. The Peachy is from the Santa Lucia Highland vineyardof Doug Beckett. A lovely meritage with Cabernet, Cab Franc, and Merlot in the blend. Developed beautifully in the glass over 1 hour or so. Solid floral nose(roses?) with vanilla, red fruit,and a touch of vanilla. All hit the palate with the addition of a note of terrior. Well-made bottle that had some very fine-grained tannins that hadn't left. This one I wish I'd made a larger buy but that can be said for derned near every last bottle I open. 90/89. 27. 14.3% alc. WW