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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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Lawrence G. Leichtman, MD
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