1997 Stonegate Napa Cab

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The first bottling I've enjoyed from this producer since their exquisite 78 bottling from the Steiner vineyard. Loads of nice berry flavors upfront with some sweet spices, plummy currant notes and a nice addition of oak. Medium dark color, with no browning. The nose all carries over on the palate with an addition of some smokiness. A solid 97 cab that shows the strength of the vintage. Small amount of tannins still in evidence that should take anothwer 1-2 to reasolve. Solid citizen. 90/91. 28 by the box. 12.5% alc. WW