1997 Sterling Diamond Mtn Ranch

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This property site right above Al and Boots Diamond Creeks' famous Lake vineyard and a piece of Volcanic. The similarities stop there mowm-so-ebberly. Deep ruby. Noase restrained but grudgingly after 1/2 hour starts giving up some red fruit, spices, and a topuch of vanilla. Soft entry, medium center and a dissapoionting 3 lapper finish. Have never been able to understand the problem with this bottling. Has to be the clone of vines that differentiate these properties and maybe the proficiency of the winemaking team. Either way....86/8633 by the box.13.5% alc. WW