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"Jim R" wrote:

Was wondering if anyone has TNs of said wine or read any early reviews.
According to my local shop, Parker gave it a 92, and that's all I know about
it. Bought a couple of bottles of last years '98 before the 87-ish ratings
poured in, just trying to avoid the same mistake. Thanks, Jim



Just tasted it at the Sante Fe wine and Chile Festival. (I'm working on
copious notes now) Tasted it right after the current and a 1990 Ridge
Montebello. No comparison both Ridge's were superior with the '90
approaching a 92-95. The Silver Oak:Good color deep brick red, nose of
pepper and some cedar but not a lot more, very dense tannins, guite a
bit of fruit and fairly long finish. Still very unbalanced and even so
after 1.5 hours. I would rate this under 90 at this point.

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