Two nice new release Cabs

[Bucko]

Both of these wines are at the upper limits of my oak tolerance, but both were nice wines. The regular Cab is the better value IMO.

1997 St. Clement, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $35, 7,100 cases. This wine has luscious blackberry and plum aromas and flavors, well-integrated spicy oak, impeccable balance, and finishes with silky tannins. Good value in today’s market.

1998 St. Clement, Oroppas, Napa Valley, $45, 3,600 cases. Another well-balanced wine from St. Clement. Rich, sweet black fruit is accentuated by spicy vanilla oak flavors, chocolate, and soft tannins.

Bucko

[RAD]

Bucko, I see you beat me to it on the 97 St. Clement cab. What a wine--and only $26.99 here in NYC. Your comments are spot-on, especially about its balance; this is a powerful, yet graceful and stylish bottle of wine.

RAD

[winoweenie]

You GUYS! I posted on this wine 2-3 months ago when I returned from Napa. Another super bottle from the 97 vintage.The 97 Opoppas is a beauty. Haven't opened one of the 98s' yet and the tasting room 'twernt pouring the Sun morn I hit. I happen to like the Opoppas and put it on par with the Cinq, Magnifique, Tapestry, etc. A wine with super P/Q values IMHO. WW

[RAD]

WW, sorry I missed your post. I did a search for "St. Clement" before I posted and found Bucko's remarks.

I've yet to try the 98 Oroppas, but believe it was released 9/00, so I'll look for it.

RAD

[Bucko]

WW probably posted the note on the 57 Chevy Car Forum, while he was reminiscing about Dee Dee.........

Bucko

[winoweenie]

Aw-Rite youse two. Quit pickin' on the poor lil' weener, WW

[Bucko]

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