!994 St Clement & 1997 BV Tapestry

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My youngest daughter and her friend came by yesterday afternoon to have a " Before Xmas"
party. Her friend is a renaissance woman she met in Taos who was originally from Germany. Ushi was quite a gal. She is now going to Boston to Sen Kerrys' personal chef and right-hand gal.Anywhoos the two of them are heading to Taos for Xmas and a birthday party. The 94 St was the lead-off juice. Deep ruby, with effusive aromatics. This was one of Dennis Johns' last winemaking efforts at St before going full time at his own label,White Cottage from his small vineyard on Howell Mtn. Full throttle Napa with a ton of up-front fruit, a decidedly sweet impression in the spices, chocolate and cassis. Clean entry, a solid mid-palate and a 4+-lapper finish. Can use another 2-4 to resolve some fine background tannins. 90/93. 22 by the box. The 97 Tapestry is a work in progress, but one heck of a work. With the normal Bordeaux varietals without the Malbec this bottle sings, albiet Baritone.Still evoplving but without a doubt will join the ranks of BV hallmark wines. Needs another 4-6 and then hold onto your tastebuds. 90-94/93. 34 by the box. WW ( Ushi approved of both bottles)