Cabernet question

[winoweenie]

To chip in my 2centavos Bern. IMHO there's little difference in the ageing abilities of the mass produced West Coast Cabs and Bordeaux. They are made to be enjoyed on release in both cases. 90% of all wine made is produced to be drunk on Tuesday after release. What I've found is that the mass Ca. wine, because of their abundant fruit, has more loveability than the more austere Bordeaux. When you take the growths from 5th to 1st and compare them with their American quality counterparts they age very comparably. Unfortunately, or Fotunately depending on your view, we don't have a classification system so it's speculative and opinionated as to which vineyards in America should be rated where. I have my own opinion but it wont make a lot of difference if I need a Starbucks and forgot my wallet. WW