1987 BV Georges De Latour Private Reserve

Four of us were at dinner recently for a business discussion, and we found this bottle and it was reasonably priced as well. Obviously we had to try it, because it's not every day you find a 20 year old Cab on the wine list, without costing a bundle. Well, this wine is really laid back, very drinkable, and went well with our steaks that night. It might well be past its prime, but we all enjoyed it immensely. Rating: 91/100

Wines from my Cellar

I picked some old wines out of my cellar recently for a dinner party, and will summarize them below

First, we poured the 1994 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is very laid back and mellow, probably a little past its prime by now. It has aged gracefully, and is dry and earthy, enjoyable though not powerful. Several guests are not used to such a fully aged wine and did not seem to care for it, and to be honest, this is past its prime now. Rating of 88/100.

Second, we opened a bottle of 1997 Justin Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine was really awesome, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. This wine has excellent fruit, with a powerful finish, and pairs well with any good steak. I would think this wine would continue to age well, but it must be approaching its prime time for drinking. Of course, this vintage was the best of the century, so we were not surprised. Rating of 94/100.