Bill,

Thanks for the report. I have a couple and I'll not try to hold on to them
for much longer.

John

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"Bi!!" > wrote in message
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>I opened one of my few remaining bottles of 1996 Caymus Cabernet last
> night. As I'm finding with many of the '96 Napa cabs, it's time to
> drink up. The wine was a bit brickish in the glass showing a brownish-
> red tint. The aroma was full of golden plums, cedar and cigar with a
> hint of leather and exotic spice. The wine had gained quite a bit of
> complexity in a medium bodied frame. While there is still plenty of
> upfront red fruit, plum and currant on the palate, the secondary
> flavors of leather, tea and tobacco are starting to creep in. The
> tannins are smooth and well resolved. Not a blockbuster but quite
> pleasant. If you got 'em...drink 'em. "B+"