Tuesday, February 3, 2009



Bryant Family Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley - 1997 - $NA - (Ultra Modern, Ager, Showpiece) - A 100 Point Robert Parker Wine...and yes, it deserves it. Threw heavy sediment, was opaque black/garnet and concentrated in every facet. It opened with a monster blast of dry and fresh sage(a Pritchard Hill Hallmark), light menthol and fresh rolled sweet tobacco leaf, bolstered by ripe black cherry and cassis along with creamed raspberries. It was thick and viscous on the palette with high alcohol in balance with moderate tannin and moderate acid. The finish was long with herbed plum and cherry fruit. Perfect now thru 2014.

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