Wines at Home |
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Reds |
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| WHAT | DESCRIPTION | STYLE | YEAR | |
| Robert Mondavi | Still a bit young but drinkable. Nice body. Tannins are a bit harsh at this point. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 1980 | |
| Chateaux Beaucastle | Very young but quite drinkable right now. The tough part is waiting until it's really mature! | Chateauneuf du Pape | 1990 | |
| Beringer, Knights Valley | Very good. Should last another five to ten years. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 1993 | |
| David Bruce | Very good. Nice to drink now with lighter meats. | Pinot Noir | 1992 | |
| Stagg's Leap, Cask 23 | A keeper. Will be great in ten years. | Red Proprietary Blend | 1992 | |
| Silver Oak Cellar | Holding it for 2000, at least. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 1991 | |
| Beringer, Chabot | Excellent now, outstanding in about ten years. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 1991 | |
| Domaine Bertheau | Very young. Good in fifteen to twenty years. | Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru | 1993 | |
| Peachy Canyon | Good now, better in three more years. | Merlot | 1993 | |
| Domaine Tempier | Very fruity. Should be good for five to ten years. | Bandol | 1993 | |
Whites |
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| WHAT | DESCRIPTION | STYLE | YEAR | |
| David Bruce | Big and buttery, like a Chardonay should be. | Chardonay | 1990 | |
| Zind Humbrecht | Great with spicy chicken. Too good to hold for long. | Gewurztraminer Hengst | 1991 | |
| Simi | Sweeter that I usually like but quite good. | Muscat Conelli | 1994 | |
| Merryvale Vineyards | Very dry. Great with cheeses. | Sauvingnon Blanc | 1994 | |
| Chateau Carbonneaux | A great example. Mineral with just the right fruit. | Graves | 1994 | |
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