93 Laurel Glen

[Florida Jim]

With roast pork tenderloin, green peas and a mushroom risotto gratin:

1993 Laurel Glen, Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain:

Very fine nose of cassis, dust, black fruit and light earth; interestingly complex/

Full body but delineated and cleanly compact, silt-like tannins, flavors are beautifully fruit-sweet without giving any indication of over-ripeness, excellent concentration and balance, showing some appealing secondary character/

Amazing length.

A superb wine that paired perfectly with the meal, this is entering a “ready-to-drink” stage but is in no danger decline. As good a cabernet sauvignon based wine as I have had in the past year.

About $40, retail on release.

Best, Jim

[chefrodrigo]

Jim,

I picked up an 89 LG a few months ago only to find out later that it was an off year. Fortunately the price was right and I probably would have bought it anyway. Just curious if you've had one from that vintage?? I haven't opened it yet.

Thanks

Rodney

[Florida Jim]

Jim,

I picked up an 89 LG a few months ago only to find out later that it was an off year. Fortunately the price was right and I probably would have bought it anyway. Just curious if you've had one from that vintage?? I haven't opened it yet.

Thanks

Rodney

Rodney,

While storage is always an issue, if this bottle was cellared well you have the wine of the vintage. I have had a case of that wine since release and it has always shown well. Drink up.

Best, Jim

[chefrodrigo]

Thats encouraging

I see a steak in my near future.

Thanks Jim

Rodney

[Phil Ward]

Recently had the 86 out of 1.5 litre and it was superb. 89 is wonderful, too!!!

Phil