Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release

Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release

Medium bodied - a bit flabby - leathery subdued slightly tart black cherry turning to a tight black berry with a slight earthy graphite and a hint of floral on a modest finish.

RM 86 points.

From Bill & Beth's cellar - served with artisan cheeses and grilled chicken and salmon dinner.

Also served  ...

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Kermit Lynch Selection 2009
Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006...

Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Kermit Lynch Selection 2009

Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Kermit Lynch Selection 2009

Crisp clean balanced acidity - bright, citrus and pear with a  layer of green apple on a supple finish.

RM 89 points

Also served ...

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006.
Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release

Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Ryo Fu Chardonnay 2006

Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Ryo Fu Chardonnay 2006 Features select grapes from three prime vineyards in west Sonoma - medium-full bodied,  golden yellow colored - crisp nicely balanced acidity, citrus, lemon chiffon, subtle pear, a hint of apple with layer of toasty vanilla oak on the finish.  RM 89 points. Taken to tasting dinner at Beth & Bill C's. http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=477250 Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves 2009 Crisp clean balanced acidity - bright, citrus and pear with a  layer of green apple on a supple finish. RM 89 points. Also tasted .... Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release  Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002.

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Elan Vineyards
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

From Atlas Peak on the eastern slope above Napa, - medium-full bodied - a bit tight and closed on opening - opened to reveal a whisp of floral notes, and softened a bit over the evening - still, firm black berry fruits were tightly knitted with a hint of creosote and a tone of dark tea with moderate tannins on a lingering finish. Served by Bill & Beth C with artisan cheeses, grilled chicken and salmon dinner with green beans and roasted fingerling potatoes.  

RM 88 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=234337 

Also tasted Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley RYO FU Chardonnay 2006.



We first met winemaker Richard Elliott Smith and his wife Linda (center, below) at our Napa Wine Experience in 1998.

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