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Napa Valley Wine Tasting Notes
1998 Chappellet Demi Sec
Napa Valley Chenin Blanc Estate Bottled
Score: 88.0
"Chappellet is known for its dry Chenin Blancs, but in 1998 the weather conditions permitted some extra ripening, making this sweet version possible. Its a well-balanced, full-bodied wine, moderately sweet with good balancing acidity, lime and honeydew fruit and a hint of mineral. Serve chilled as an aperitif or with poultry or pasta in a cream sauce."
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1998 Chappellet Old Vine Cuvee
Napa Valley [chenin blanc]
Score: 88.0
"This is barrel fermented and aged sur lie, but the citrus and fig aromas and flavors dominate, with an edge of spice and a light smokey character. Dry, with firm structure, this is a fine match for poultry or risotto."
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1996 St. Supery
Napa Valley Meritage Red
Score: 93.0
"A classic Bordeaux-style blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignnon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 4% Merlot, the '96 St. Supery Meritage offers up rich, concentrated blackberry and cassis fruit, with some light spice, hints of vanilla, smoke and dark chocolate, with firm well-integrated tannin, outstanding balance and a long, very fruity and complex finish."
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1997 Farella-Park Vineyards
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc estate bottled
Score: 92.0
"I would never think this was a Sauvignon Blanc; it tastes more like Roussane with its floral, apricot and nutty notes. Crisp and dry with good length and complexity, its a wine with a lot of character and a good match for a wide range of cuisines from Asian to French. "
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1998 Rutherford Ranch
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Score: 83.0
"A full-bodied, apple and citrus Chardonnay with a creamy texture and warm finish. Simple, but well-made and an easy match for a host of fish and poultry and pasta dishes."
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1998 Stags Leap Wine Cellars
Beckstoffer Ranch Napa Valley Chardonnay
Score: 84.0
"Lean and dry with muted apple character on the palate, light oak spice and an astringent finish."
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1998 Stags Leap Wine Cellars
Napa Valley Chardonnay Reserve
Score: 86.0
"Butterscotch, vanilla, nutmeg and muted apple fruit on the nose and palate, bone dry and slightly astringent in the finish. "
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1998 Beringer Sbragia- Limited Release
Napa Valley Chardonnay Estate Bottled
Score: 88.0
"The Sbragia designation is always made in a bigger, more powerful and riper style than Beringers regular Chardonnay. Big, oaky, smokey, with loads of pear-like fruit and cloves, this is not a wine for the faint of heart. Pair with full-flavored dishes more traditionally suited to red wines, and spicy fare. Very well-made for the style."
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1998 Beringer
Napa Valley Chardonnay Private Reserve
Score: 90.0
"Intense fruit reminiscent of grilled pineapple with cinnamon, crisp acidity, yet silky smooth on the palate, and an uplifting fresh fruit finish that lingers for minutes. Serve chilled, "
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1998 Groth
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Score: 95.0
"White Burgundy move over, this is one great Chardonnay. Aromatic, bright appley fruit with a citrus edge, smokey notes and mineral undertones. Refined, balanced, complex. The best ever Chardonnay from Groth, and that says a bunch."
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1995 Farella-Park Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon estate bottled
Score: 79.0
"Firm blackberry fruit, moderate tannin, some bitterness and an odd witch hazel note in the background that puts me off."
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1997 M. Trinchero Founders Estate
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 94.0
"Round and penetrating with a taste that doesnt attack, but envelopes, every element integrated into a whole so seamless that it creates one impression. Youve never tasted a more approachable young Cabernet (the tannin is unobtrusive), and the flavor is like black currant and subtle spice. A real achievement from the makers of Sutter Home wines."
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1997 Robert Craig
Mt. Veeder Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 90.0
"Earthy blackberry with a touch of cassis and fully integrated oak spice, moderate tannin and a lengthy finish. This is a classically structured wine that is enjoyable now, though it seems to be holding back a little at the moment. It should age very well. "
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1998 Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley Chardonnay unfiltered
Score: 95.0
"Heres a majestic Chardonnay that shows how an accomplished, mature winemaker can do more with less-less oak, less sweetness, less alcohol. Unlike big, oaky, alcoholic monsters this complex and refined wine is entirely in balance, displaying tart citrusy fruit and complex yet subtle oak, mineral and spice. The finish is long and satisfying."
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1998 Robert Mondavi
Napa Valley Fume Blanc unfiltered
Score: 87.0
"A good value from vintage to vintage, the '98 is smoky and herbal with light neutral citrusy fruit, lean on the mid-palate and minerally on the finish. More austere than previous vintages, it still possesses a fine sense of varietal character."
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