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PHOTO: JANE RENNERT y 1978 Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard Smooth and lush with mint and vibrant acidity; lush and mature; vivid fruit- at its best. 95 presented by Kathleen Heitz Myers, Proprietor 1979 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Rich and dense, vibrant and alive; lovely depth, rich plum and notes of earth and spice; ine texture and seamless character; balanced and long. 94 presented by Genevieve Janssens, Director of Winemaking 1979 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, S.L.V. Intense, meaty, complex and vivid with cloves and spice; amazing depth and structure; spice and rich plum/ blackberry; dense, long and stylish with elegance and power. 94 presented by Nicki Pruss, Winemaker 1983 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Hillside Select, Stags Leap District Lush and spicy with charming notes of cinnamon and chocolate; gorgeous plum fruit that is ripe, rich and intense; powerful and vibrant, supple and long. 94 1986 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve Smooth and juicy, fresh and tangy; vibrant and racy with lovely style and inesse; nervy and long. 93 presented by Stephanie Putnam, Winemaker 1990 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, Bosché Vineyard Smooth, lush and showing herbs, spicy dark cherry and bright plum; long and tasty with deep lavors and good balance; lovely, smooth texture with earthy notes. 17.8% Merlot. 92 presented by Ted Edwards, Director of Winemaking 1995 La Jota Vineyard Co. Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain Dense and irm with rich spice; deep with complex lavors of plum; lovely. 93 presented by Christopher Carpenter, Winemaker 1976 Joseph Phelps Insignia Rich and complex with amazing depth; ripe and luscious with lovely fruit, spice and earth; tangy acidity and great structure; long, fresh and tannic, masterful. 96 presented by Damian Parker, Director of Winemaking 1979 Opus One Juicy and tangy with great inesse and lovely acid structure; racy and charming; vibrant, long and balanced. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot. 94 presented by Roger Asleson, VP Public Relations DAY 1, SESSION 2 2001 Trefethen Chardonnay Bright and juicy with smooth, tangy lavors and good balance; fresh, lovely fruit; ig and very subtle oak; balanced and full; long, vibrant and fresh. 93 presented by Zeke Neeley, Winemaker 1990 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Three Palms Vineyard Smooth and juicy with lovely structure; lush and spicy, herbal and smooth. 92 1986 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Elegant structure; balanced with perfume and lovely inesse, spice and plum; juicy and long; tangy and racy. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. 93 presented by Dirk Hampson, Chairman and Director of Winemaking 1988 Clos du Val Proprietary Red, Reserve Clear and bright, juicy and edgy; tangy and spicy with dried berries; long and lovely. 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot. 93 presented by Kristy Melton, Winemaker 1992 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon, Eisele Vineyard Rich and juicy with lovely mocha and spicy plum; long and luscious structure; beautiful and deep with seamless lavors; stunning. 95 presented by James Hayes, VP of Sales and Marketing 1992 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Special Selection Smooth, ripe and lush with lovely ripe fruit and racy acidity; long, intense, balanced and fresh. 94 presented by Chuck Wagner, Winemaker and Proprietor 1997 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Intense, powerful, thick and plummy; january 2013 / the tasting panel / 105