Top 100 Wine Spectator 1989

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Rank Wine Vintage Score Release Price

1  Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Special Selection 1984 98 $38

Amazingly deep and complex, as rich in color and aroma as it is on the palate, supple in texture but it just keeps coming at you with waves of plum, cherry, vanilla, chocolate and anise flavor, vibrant, exciting, as great a California wine as we've ever tasted.  – Country: Region: California Napa

2  Château Clerc Milon Pauillac 1986 97 $32

Seductively rich and supple with layers of elegant plum, cherry and currant flavors that are beautifully defined before the tannins kick in on the finish. The notes linger on and on. Best from 1998 through 2009.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

3  Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Martha's Vineyard 1984 97 $40

A beautiful wine, one of the great Martha's ever, rich, elegant, loaded with refreshing black cherry, mint, and chocolate flavors that are the hallmark of Martha's Vineyard. Smooth and supple yet with the stuffing and tannins for long aging. 4,421 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

4  Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron Pauillac 1986 97 $58

Amazingly elegant and complex featuring rich cedar, currant, black cherry and cassis notes, with grace, harmony and the kind of structure that should ensure it will age beautifully until the turn of the century. The aftertaste echoes cherry flavors.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

5  Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon California Cardinale 1985 97 $45

You'd have to travel far to find a more complex and concentrated wine, from the first taste of currant, cherry and plum to the last waft of buttery oak and plum on the long finish. The extraordinary structure and integrated tannins should last beyond 2000. 1,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Other California

6  Château Margaux Margaux 1986 98 $70

An absolute classic; incredibly concentrated, complex, elegant and firm without a hint of hardness. Layers of blackberry, cassis, plum, cedar, vanilla and spice, yet there is also a sense of reserve, indicating this has plenty of room to grow. Best from 1995 through 2000.  –JS Country: Region: France Bordeaux

7  Château Cheval-Blanc St.-Emilion 1986 98 $80

Good concentration of plum, currant and berry aromas. It crams all those characteristics into a suprisingly lithe and elegant structure. This may age past our lifetimes. Best after 1999.  –JS Country: Region: France Bordeaux

8  Château Mouton-Rothschild Pauillac 1986 93 $95

Defines Mouton's greatness with incredibly rich, concentrated fruit, layers of cedar, currant, cassis, cherry and plum that go on and on. The rich tannins promise a long life in the bottle. Best to give it until 1999, but it could easily last through 2010.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

9  Château Pichon-Longueville-Lalande Pauillac 1986 97 $50

Amazingly rich and elegant with concentrated and compact fruit, layers of cassis, currant, vanilla and plum flavors and a remarkable aftertaste that is gentle and supple. Has the tannic framework for cellaring until at least 2000.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

10  Penfolds Grange Hermitage South Australia Bin 95 1982 96 $60

A rich and extremely complex wine, from the first aroma to the last hint of smoky, plum and anise flavors on the finish. Magnificently balanced and opulent, it is drinkable now but has room to grow well past 2000. 5,000 cases made. – Country: Region: Australia Australia

11  Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée St.-Vivant 1986 98 $195

Indescribably concentrated and elegant at the same time, starting off deceptively smooth and gentle, then building up the intensity and vibrancy until it climaxes to a sensational finish that echoes cherry, tobacco, berry and vanilla seemingly forever. Tannic enough to need until at least 1995 to soften.  – Country: Region:
France Burgundy

12  Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 1986 98 $250

A magical wine, as elegant as we have tasted, loaded with complex aromas an d flavors of cherry, currant, blackberry and cedar, all of which mesh toget her with subtlety. A triumph in every way. Try to wait until 1995 or 2000 t o try it again. 2,000 cases made. – Country: Region: France Burgundy

13  Johnson Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Vineyard Selection 82 1986 95 $25

Incredibly intense and concentrated, with tart black cherry, currant, spice and cedar flavors that are sharply focused and framed by firm tannins and toasty oak. Drink now through 1996. 1,540 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

14  Sterling Reserve Napa Valley 1985 96 $42

Textbook Cabernet aromas and flavors packed into a firm, elegant package, powerful, smooth and supple, finely focused, glowing with plum, cherry and cassis flavors, extremely long. Drink now.  – Country: Region:
California Napa

15  Seppelt Tawny Port Australia Old Trafford NV 95 $15

Sensationally complex and rich, a dessert in a glass with sweet flavors of caramel, coffee and many spices, extraordinarily long and dynamic. It just stays with you forever.  – Country: Region: Australia Australia

16  Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée Aux Brûlées 1987 95 $63

Stunningly beautiful berry and spice aromas and flavors capture your attention from the first sniff right through to the velvety finish, growing richer and more elegant with every sip. Has a bit of tannin to lose on the finish, so cellaring until 1994 is indicated. Delicious already.  – Country: Region: France Burgundy

17  Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée Au Cros Parantoux 1987 95 $63

A powerful Burgundy with a raw edge that needs cellaring to smooth the bristly texture, but it has gorgeous cherry, spice and chocolate-toast flavors that become deeper and deeper with every sip. Drink now through 2000.  – Country: Region: France Burgundy

18  Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 95 $27

Another stunner from Dunn. Intense and concentrated, with ripe currant, cherry, spice and plum flavors that are remarkably elegant and persistent. Drink now through 2004. 2,000 cases made. – Country: Region:
California Napa

19  Château La Dominique St.-Emilion 1986 95 $29

Powerful, magnificent, complex and rich, with generous black cherry, curran t and vanilla aromas and flavors shining through the tough tannins, turning a bit chocolatey on the finish. Has everything it needs to age classically . Best after 1996.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

20  Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 95 $82

Full-throttle Cabernet; big, rich, deep, intense, concentrated and packed with fruit and tannins. The plum, cherry, currant and spice flavors go on and on. Don't drink this one alone. Drinkable now or hold. 2,400 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

21  Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley Artist Series 1986 95 $30

Rich and concentrated, with plenty of elegance and finesse to the currant, plum and tobacco flavors, which are long and harmonious on the finish. The tannins are present without being overwhelming. Drinkable now and well into the 21st century. 4,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Sonoma

22  Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Private Reserve 1985 95 $57

Enormously deep, rich and concentrated with layers of currant, cherry, plum, coffee and spice notes set off by toasty oak. A remarkably complex wine that echoes fruit flavors on the finish. Drink now. 8,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

23  Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve 1986 95 $35

Firm, intense and lively, with rich, elegant and concentrated plum, currant and spice flavors. A remarkably complex and tasty wine. Released at the same time as the '85 Reserve. Best after 1992.  – Country: Region:
California Napa

24  Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain Counterpoint 1987 94 $13

Deeply colored and aromatically pleasing. Young, ripe and concentrated with layers of cedar, currant, spice and cherry that linger on the finish. Drink now to 2000.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

25  Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 94 $14

Deliciously ripe, with rich raspberry, currant and black cherry flavors framed by firm tannins and toasty oak. The firm tannins are typical of the '86 vintage. Best in five to seven years but capable of going 15. 9,800 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

26  Cuvaison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 94 $30

Ripe and opulent, with remarkable power on a supple, velvety texture, yet still graceful and elegant, echoing ripe cassis, chocolate and a touch of herb on the long, long finish. Drinkable now.  – Country: Region: California Napa

27  Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1987 94 $15

Enormous depth and richness, a massively concentrated wine that offers intense currant, plum and cassis flavors framed by toasty oak. For all its tannins, there's a silky texture evolving on the palate and a long aftertaste, both of which bode well for cellaring. 3,900 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

28  Rosemount Shiraz Hunter Valley 1986 92 $9

Amazingly rich and complex already, and it's just a baby. Firm, fine tannins support a classic structure and a panoply of aromas and flavors. Built around a solid core of plum fruit, it also hints at cedar, leather, cinnamon and sandalwood. Almost drinkable now, but best 1994 to 1998.  – Country: Region: Australia Australia

29  Carneros Creek Pinot Noir Carneros Fleur de Carneros 1987 92 $9

An elegant, precisely balanced wine for current drinking. Beautifully aromatic with spicy plum, cranberry and toast flavors and uncommon intensity. Has finesse and subtlety, finishing with spicy cinnamon and flavor complexities that linger on the finish.  – Country: Region: California Carneros

30  Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Alexander Valley 1987 94 $16

Outstanding for the third year in a row. Aromatic and delicate with rich honey, toast, custard and spice flavors that are complex and harmonious, fresh and lively with a long, pretty aftertaste. Complex and deep. Very impressive.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

31  B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley Olive Hill Vineyard 1986 94 $18

Has great concentration, style, power and grace, with intense ripe black cherry and currant flavors flanked by spice and rich cedar aromas from oak. Drink or hold until 1996.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

32  Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 94 $18

On first sniff, this reveals itself as the complex wine it is, with smooth texture and deep plum, cherry, tar and vanilla flavors, long and perfumed. Drinkable now. 4,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

33  Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon Carneros Private Reserve 1985 94 $18

Intense yet elegant with firm tannins and lively ripe currant, black cherry and cranberry flavors that are tart and sharply focused. Finishes with a mouthful of berries. Drink now to 2002. 2,900 cases made. – Country: Region: California Carneros

34  Clos René Pomerol 1986 94 $22

 – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

35  Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Private Reserve 1984 94 $25

Great choice for the cellar and a perennially fine wine. Bold and dramatic, with rich, intense, ripe black cherry, currant and plum flavors and a fine touch of oak, finishing with rich caramel and plenty of length. Drink 1992 to 2000. 8,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

36  Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolò 1986 94 $25

Dark, dense and concentrated, with opulent berry and cherry aromas and flavors balanced against rich, toasty oak and vanilla. A powerful wine that remains graceful from first sip to the last kiss of oak on the finish. Drinkable now, but it should gain complexity at least through 1998. 1,000 cases made. – Country:  Region: Italy Tuscany

37  Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Bellavista 1985 94 $30

Very spicy, opulent and ripe, almost exotic in its heady fruit intensity both in aroma and flavor, round and rich on the palate, firmly supported by fine tannins. The fruit flavors seem to echo for hours. A great cellar candidate, perhaps best around 1996. 1,000 cases made. – Country: Region: Italy Tuscany

38  Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve 1985 95 $40

Extremely rich and seductive, complex yet delicate, with layers of cedar, plum, currant and spice flavors that are remarkably rich, supple and concentrated, echoing long and full on the palate. Delicious. Best from 1995 through 2005. 15,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

39  Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Volcanic Hill 1987 95 $40

Incredibly intense and concentrated, deep and perfumed, firm and tannic, but with a rich core of currant, herb and cherry scented Cabernet flavors that promises a long life in the bottle. Best from 1998 through 2002. 726 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

40  Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Napa Valley 1985 96 $0

A big, powerful, distinctive wine that balances its intense currant and cherry flavor against an onslaught of earthy, tobacco aromas and flavors. It will not appeal to everyone. Enormously complex, deep and long, this is a wine whose flavors should keep developing. Best from 1995 through 2000. 1,018 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

41  Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 1986 95 $50

Remarkably flavorful and complex for such a lean wine. It's beautifully balanced, harmonious, seamless. Hints of plum, spice, anise, tobacco and toasty oak compete for attention, but the wholeis greater than the sum of its parts. Drink now through 2005.  – Country: Region: Italy Tuscany

42  Opus One Napa Valley 1985 95 $55

Full throttle Cabernet, intense, deep, rich, and lively, with layers of cedar, currant, toast and tobacco that echo long and full on the finish. Hits all the high notes without straining. Very seductive. Best from 1994 through 1998. 11,500 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

43  Gaja Cabernet Sauvignon Darmagi 1985 94 $70

Dense and concentrated, starting out very firm and tannic but opening up magically on the finish with a burst of plum, berry, leather and toast flavors that echo forever. May be best around 1995 to 2000. Best Cabernet yet from Gaja, but whoa, the price.  – Country: Region: Italy Piedmont

44  Vallana Barbera Piemonte 1986 90 $6

 – Country: Region: Italy Piedmont

45  Sausal Zinfandel Alexander Valley 1986 90 $7

A classic claret-style Zinfandel at a great price showing elegant berry, cassis and pepper aromas and flavors, a gentle touch of toasty oak, long on the finish. A faultless Zin. Best around 1990 to 1992.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

46  Hogue Johannisberg Riesling Yakima Valley 1988 90 $6

Firm and flavorful with beautifully defined peach aromas and flavors and hints of the typical piney character as well; just a bit off-dry, balanced and very appealing.  – Country: Region: Washington Washington

47  Straus Merlot Napa Valley 1986 93 $11

Smells gorgeous, but it needs time to soften the tannins. Aromas and flavors of currant, vanilla and toast waltz beautifully to a firm, elegant beat. Great structure. Drink 1993.  – Country: Region: California Napa

48  Rosemount Cabernet Sauvignon Hunter Valley 1986 93 $11

Concentrated and generous, a classically-structured wine with beautiful spice-tinged cassis and cherry aromas and flavors, supple texture, powerful and elegant at the same time. A terrific Cabernet at a reasonable price. Drink Now-1997.  – Country: Region: Australia Australia

49  Gundlach Bundschu Merlot Sonoma Valley Rhinefarm Vineyards 1987 93 $18

Defines Merlot character. Concentrated, intense and supple, with integrated plum, cherry, tobacco and cedar aromas and flavors and a lush, chocolaty finish. Delicious now but should develop until 1994. 5,320 cases made. – Country: Region: California Sonoma

50  Mount Eden Chardonnay Edna Valley MacGregor Vineyard 1987 93 $14

Earthy, ripe and complex, without showing any heaviness. Elegant and ever-changing in the glass, mingling aromas and flavors of toast, honey, apple, pear and more. Drinkable now, but it can only improve with cellaring.  – Country: Region: California South Coast

51  Château Olivier Graves 1985 93 $20

With exuberant fruit, elegant structure and firm but subdued tannins, this one has the goods to develop beautifully in the cellar for years to come. The berry, plum and cherry fruit, tinged with mint and floral character, is already is harmonious.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

52  Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 93 $20

Intense, deep, rich and concentrated, with a satiny texture and layers of smoke, plum, black currant and olive flavors that are full-bodied and long on the finish. Drinkable now. 3,395 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

53  Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 1986 93 $20

Elegant and polished, but plenty of tannin to carry the cedary, tobacco-tinged Cabernet flavors of currant and plum through to a long finish. Great depth and finesse now, so imagine what it will be like in 1995. 5,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

54  Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Dom Ruinart 1982 94 $61

Extremely rich and toasty, deep and concentrated; intriguing, with layers of tightly wound vanilla, pear and spicy smoke notes in a very deliberate style. Its deep concentration of fruit makes it a good bet to improve until 1994. A fine, if pricey, Champagne for the cellar.  – Country: Region: France Champagne

55  Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1986 93 $19

The first sniff reveals a world-class Cabernet. Remarkably concentrated, deep and supple, loaded with luxuriant cherry and currant flavors graced by luscious chocolate and vanilla overtones. This wine already has great complexity and harmony. Should age well at least through the mid-1990s.  – Country: Region:
Washington Washington

56  Navarro Gewürztraminer Anderson Valley Late Harvest Vineyard Selection 1986 93 $19

Very ripe and honeyed, with rich apricot, honey and slightly floral flavors that are smooth and carefully balanced. Shows restraint, but is plenty tasty. Give it some time to open up.  – Country: Region: California Mendocino/Lake

57  Domaine Auffray Chablis Vaillons 1988 93 $20

Ripe and generous, oozing butterscotch aromas and flavors to go with a core of lemon and pear flavor, all of it resting on a firm texture that allows some lovely honey and toast nuances to emerge on the finish. Drinkable now, but this one has a long future. Try 1993 to '96.  – Country: Region: France Burgundy

58  Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 1986 93 $25

An outstanding discovery. Ripe and tannic, with lots of tobacco flavor to add depth to the raisin and cherry flavors. Supple, harmonious and complex, a bit tough, built like a claret for long-term aging. Try it in 1993 to see how it is developing. 1,000 cases made. – Country: Region: Italy Tuscany

59  Nalle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 1987 92 $22

A mouthful of pure Zin-ful pleasure. Extremely youthful, exuberant, firm textured and bustin' out all over with raspberry, vanilla and floral complexity. Long and almost elegant on the finish. Best yet from Doug Nalle. Drinkable now.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

60  Le Masse Chianti Classico 1985 92 $12

A triumph of modern winemaking, ripe, rich and complex, with a firm grip of tannin to keep it in line, with sweet oak, blackberry and cherry flavors competing for attention on the broad finish. Has elegance and roundness, and impressive length. Drink now.  – Country: Region: Italy Tuscany

61  Château Mouton-Baronne-Philippe Pauillac 1986 93 $23

Classic Pauillac aromas of rich, thick currant and black cherry with distinct cedary flavors that are very concentrated and wrapped in firm tannins. Beautifully focused and built for the long haul. Can stand until at least 1997 or maybe 1998.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

62  Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Allen Vineyard 1987 92 $20

A remarkably rich and complex wine, with layers of black cherry, raspberry, chocolate and vanilla flavors that are very harmonious and elegant, finishing with subtley and delicacy. Has the tannin to age three to five years, but it's hard to wait.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

63  Kumeu River Chardonnay Kumeu 1987 93 $29

 – Country: Region: New Zealand New Zealand

64  Bernard Burgaud Côte-Rôtie 1986 93 $31

Great concentration and firm structure carry the beautiful violet-tinged bl ack cherry and plum fruit, which turns spicy and bit leathery on the finish . Tannic and dense but not heavy-handed. Drink now through 2000.  – Country: Region: France Northern Rhône

65  Olivier Leflaive Frères Puligny-Montrachet Les Chalumaux 1986 93 $36

Gorgeous Puligny with richness and complexity, well-honed honey, toast, pear and spicy nutmeg flavors and a silky-smooth texture and a pretty aftertaste that lingers.  – Country: Region: France Burgundy

66  Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 1985 93 $52

Extremely herbal and earthy, very rich, supple and almost unctuous, but loaded with olive, spice, currant and plum flavors. Long and complex, but so distinctive that not everyone will love it. 4,700 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

67  Daniel Rion & Fils Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1986 93 $47

Generous and sweet on the nose, rich and velvety on the palate, bristling with chocolate, vanilla and cherry flavors, harmonious, elegant and long. Should develop at least through 1993. One of the few '86 red Burgundies worth time in your cellar.  – Country: Region: France Burgundy

68  A. Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley 1986 91 $9

Marvelously concentrated, with cassis and cherry aromas and flavors framed by toasty vanilla overtones that make it harmonious and balanced. Should develop through 2000, but worth trying now. Great price, too. 1,100 cases made. – Country: Region: California Sonoma

69  The Hess Collection Chardonnay California Select 1988 90 $9

Lean, rich, crisp and flavorful with ripe fruit, layers of pear, spice, clove and nectarine notes that keep you coming back for another sip-and finding more complexity. Elegant and subtle, with a lingering finish. A new line for Hess. Drink now through 1994. 7,700 cases made. – Country: Region: California Other California

70  Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 1986 92 $15

Has beautifully defined plum, black cherry and raspberry flavor that's rich, ripe and deep. The vibrant fruit echoes long and full on the palate. Tannins are fine and integraged. Gigondas doesn't get much better. Drink now through 1997.  – Country: Region: France Southern Rhône

71  Château Marbuzet St.-Estèphe 1986 92 $15

Very rich in flavor, but the tannins are even bigger. Full-blown, typically St.-Estèphe style with fine depth of currant and berry flavors. Finish is bitter from tannins at this young age, but should be great in 1997 and beyond.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

72  Burgess Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Vintage Selection 1985 92 $24

After showing minty, spicy aromas this settles into rich, mouthfilling currant and cherry flavors, smooth, supple and generous right through the finish. Delicious and drinkable.  – Country: Region: California Napa

73  Kiona Chardonnay Yakima Valley Barrel Fermented 1987 91 $10

With its lovely peach-vanilla aromas and flavors, this strikes an extraordinary balance between fruit and oak, all of which is supported firmly and harmoniously. Beautiful to drink now.  – Country: Region: Washington Washington

74  Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Napa Valley Reserve 1985 92 $31

Remarkably complex with toasty oak, fresh cherry, leather and spicy flavors that are rich and elegant, displaying uncommon complexity, depth and finesse. The spicy cinnamon finish lingers on and on. Best Mondavi Pinot yet.  – Country: Region: California Napa

75  Matanzas Creek Merlot Sonoma County 1986 92 $20

Enormously rich, tannic and complex, with layers of concentrated cedar, plum, cherry and herb flavors framed by firm tannins and oak. Gets better with every sip. Drink now.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

76  Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1985 92 $25

Firm, almost steely in texture, lean in structure, featuring nicely concentrated currant and toast aromas and flavors, a wine of compact dimensions, with plenty of tannin; drinkable now, but should improve for many years. 9,700 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

77  Chanson Père & Fils Beaune Clos des Fèves 1985 92 $25

Rich, almost chocolaty on the nose, turning bright, berryish and satiny on the palate, with a lean texture but deep flavors; it's focused and long. Drink now through 1994.  – Country: Region: France Burgundy

78  E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 1985 92 $30

Full and generous, a peppery, spicy wine that's sweet with the scents of vanilla and black cherry. Long, silky and rich, with the structure and tannic bite to age. Should improve even more in the bottle. Drink now to 2000.  – Country: Region: France Northern Rhône

79  Ridge Zinfandel Sonoma County Lytton Springs 1987 91 $18

Enormously ripe, fruity and complex, teeming with jammy flavors and finishing with richness and finesse. Drink now to 1994. A blend: 82 percent Zinfandel, 13 percent Carignane, 5 percent Grenache. 3,448 cases made. – Country: Region: California Sonoma

80  Edmunds St. John Syrah Sonoma County 1986 91 $12

Beautifully concentrated and long, with enough fine tannin to hold it for years in the cellar. After a touch of earthiness on the nose, blueberry, plum and anise aromas and flavors burst over the palate. Should be an elegant wine by 1992-93.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

81  Sean H. Thackrey Syrah Napa Valley Orion 1987 92 $30

Dark, dense and remarkably supple, with gorgeous plum, peach and cherry flavor graced with hints of mint and spice, rounded out with delicious oak. Comes off like a Bordeaux with Rhône flavors, very seductive. Drinkable now if you don't mind some velvety tannins. Not cheap.  – Country: Region: California Napa

82  Tribaut Brut Monterey County 1985 91 $13

Rich and ripe, showing lovely Pinot Noir cherry flavors in the nose, with an herbal hint in the aromas. Nutty on the palate and complex, with a long, terrific finish that really makes this one stand out from the crowd. Full flavored and impressive.  – Country: Region: California Bay Area/Central Coast

83  Ridge Zinfandel Sonoma County Geyserville 1987 90 $15

 – Country: Region: California Sonoma

84  Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Valley Kistler Vineyard 1987 92 $25

Kistler is hot. Complex and delicious, with great balance and a long aftertaste. Brimming with ripe, butterscotchy flavors over ripe, round fruit. Big and full-bodied but elegant. Drink now through 1992.  – Country: Region: California Sonoma

85  Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay California Reserve 1986 92 $28

Beautifully defined Chardonnay, rich, intense and concentrated with layers of pear, spice, apple and pineapple with a touch of earthiness on the finish. Drink now.  – Country: Region: California Other California

86  Latah Creek Merlot Washington Limited Bottling 1987 90 $10

A deep color and dense, concentrated raspberry and spice aromas mark this as something special even before the elegant plummy richness hits the palate. A velvety texture and sense of harmony make it deceptively drinkable today, but it can age, at least through 1993 to '95.  – Country: Region: Washington Washington

87  Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 1985 90 $10

 – Country: Region: Italy Tuscany

88  Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon Carneros 1986 91 $11

Distinct for its richness and complexity, the tart cherry, currant and berry flavors are young and lively but quite enticing. Has smoke, vanilla and chocolate flavors on the finish. Tempting now but capable of aging. Best now through 1998. 9,865 cases made. – Country: Region: California Carneros

89  Tudal Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1986 91 $15

Lean, firm and structured, with herb, cherry, cedar and spice notes that are elegant and understated. The tannins are in proportion allowing the flavors to seep through on the palate. Good length on the finish. Drink now through 1996. 1,800 cases made. – Country: Region: California Napa

90  Bernard Pradel Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1985 91 $12

Firm and harmonious, with excellent ripe cherry and berry aromas and flavor s, persistent and elegant on the finish. Appealing enough to drink now, but doubtless will improve through 1992-94. Very fine value.  – Country: Region: California Napa

91  Château La Louvière Pessac-Léognan 1986 91 $30

Rich and elegant with a firm, tannic structure, but the fruit comes rolling through on the finish. The Cabernet flavor is matched with more austere earth, cedar, mineral and plum flavors. Drink now or cellar until 1996.  – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

92  Château St.-Pierre St.-Julien 1986 92 $17

This is an outstanding but little known Bordeaux at an affordable price. Beneath the hard shell of tannin there beats the heart of a supple, smoky, plummy wine. By 1995 it should be a knockout. 8,000 cases made. – Country: Region: France Bordeaux

93  Columbia Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley Otis Vineyard 1986 91 $18

 – Country: Region: Washington Washington

94  Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Ribera del Duero Pesquera Crianza 1986 91 $20

Jam-packed with concentrated rapsberry and plum aromas and flavors, plus plenty of tannin to earmark this for the cellar, perhaps until 1993-95. Beautifully balanced and focused.  – Country: Region: Spain Spain

95  Grgich Hills Johannisberg Riesling Napa Valley 1987 90 $8

Distinctive for its earthy, slate-like aromas and juicy, crisp, nectarine, peach, spice, pine and pear flavors that are complex and very attractive. Exceptionally well-made Riesling. 4,500 cases made. – Country: Region:
California Napa

96  Freemark Abbey Johannisberg Riesling Napa Valley 1988 90 $8

Fresh and aromatic, with lovely melon, rose petal, pear, spice and peach-nectarine flavors that are crisp and delicate, finishing with a bowl full of fruit. California Riesling doesn't get much better. Best Freemark Abbey in years.  – Country: Region: California Napa

97  Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 1985 91 $21

Ripe and delicious but elegantly contained in a sharply focused package, playing sweet oak against the beautifully defined Cabernet flavor. Has the finesse and balance to develop in the cellar at least through 1994. 30,000 cases made. – Country: Region: California Sonoma

98  Cosentino Chardonnay Napa Valley 1987 91 $12

Ripe and generous without losing its impeccable balance, showing depth of pear, spice and honey flavors that echo a long time on the finish.  – Country: Region: California Napa

99  Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir Napa Valley Reserve 1986 91 $22

Possesses classic Burgundian aromas and it's lavishly oaked. It's tart on the palate, with true Pinot Noir flavors that are elegant and complex, echoing plum and cherry notes on a long, full aftertaste. Drink now to 1995.  – Country: Region: California Napa

100  Kendall-Jackson Syrah Sonoma Valley Durell Vineyard 1987 90 $17

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