1991 Guilliams Napa Valley

[Innkeeper]

1991 Guilliams, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, Cabernet Sauvignon. Got this back in '94 for twenty something dollars, and laid 'er down. Opened tonight and matched it with a very nice grill-panned porterhouse steak, prepared the usual way. Decanted the wine a hour before dinner. It was still a huge cab; and no wonder at 13.1% alcohol. Fortunately it must have started with more than ample tannin and acid. Dark purple color looked super. Showed cassis syrup with a hint of eucalyptus on the nose, and upfront taste which also still had a hint of blackberries. Bold complexity with vanilla nuances and some residual tannin on the palate, and a finish that Mrs IK wouldn't let go of for a long, long time. Have not seen or heard from this wine or winery since acquiring it, but would get more if possible.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 03-22-2001).]