1995 Paoletti Napa Estate

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Boy what a difference a year makes. This turned from hard as nails to nailing excellence. Deep ruby, cassis, cherry and currant aromas fill the nose and all come across on the palate along with a liberal dose of earth and chocolate. Deep flavors hit the taste-buds, a heavy-weight center, and a kick-patootie 4+-lapper finish finishes off this bottle. This lovely Calistoga property has sold grapes to some of the most prestigious labels in Napa. Not sure but think this may have been their initial release of their own label. 91/89. A little pricey at the time but now definately worth the bucks. 48 by the box. 13.5% alc. WW