Blackstone

[Catch 22]

The 97 Blackstone has been very well received on this board (deservedly so), but has anyone tried the 98 yet? I picked up a bottle of the 98 Napa the other day, but haven't had it yet. I was just curious as to how it stacks against the 97, both the California and Napa bottlings.

[hotwine]

I've not had the '98 Napa, but the '98 California is every bit the equal of the '97. It seems a bit fuller and richer IMHO. Maybe Bucko will join in with his opinion, or perhaps CCK with hers.