On Mar 28, 3:04�pm, "JB" > wrote:
> Bill,
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> Thanks for the report. I have a couple and I'll not try to hold on to them
> for much longer.
>
> John
>
> --"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+"- Hide quoted text -
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FYI, I've had these since release at 55F in my cellar.