Tasting 1993 Napa Cabernet
It’s great to look back in retrospect on a year in Napa that never received great press, yet still delivers some great wine. James Laube takes a look back in time at 1993, by tasting some of Napa’s most sought after cults and high end wines in this article in Wine Spectator. I had the chance of trying the 1993 Montelena estate with friends, and found it well balanced, with great fruit on the nose and palate, and a nice structure which finished with a lingering blackberry aftertaste. Here is a list of wineries and ratings for the year with estimated market value. I’m sure however, that after this article hit the press, some bottles will be going for more than what is mentioned here.
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