1997 Schweiger Spring Mtn. Estate

[winoweenie]

Actually we decided to take over the following bottles; 94 Ferrari/Carona, 95 Viader, Pride,Craig Affinity, Silver Oak Alex and Napa. Then the following 97s; Raymond Reserve,
Schweiger Spring Mtn, Lewelling Wight Vineyard, and Flora Springs Hillside. Flighted as follows; 1st) Ferrari, Silver Alex, Raymond' Craig, and Schweiger. All were very enjoyable but the crowd who originally lovingly stroked the Silver unamiously had the Schweiger a hands-down winner. The 2nd was really tough as all of the juice had some real merit.Came down to a split-decision between the Lewelling and the Flora. Hard as the blazes choosing between the 2. Seems like there ia a tad more juice in the Hillside and may have a little more staying power. At my age, would take 2 bottles a day of either to finalize my drinking habit. Made lots of new converts to Napa juice, and to finish the nite opened a bottle of the 1975 Don Pedro Ximinez obtained from the mighty Roberto that killed all the ducks on the pond. Think everyone slept as well as we did. Great nite, good frenz, kick-patootie food, and plenty of drinkable juice. LIFE IS GOOD!!! WW

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 03-13-2004).]