Leichtman wrote:

>
> 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.

Lawrence,
How was the Fiesta this year? It's a favorite of mine, but we didn't get
there this year. Highlights? New restaurants? Fantastic tasting events? At
least I may get some vicarious pleasure from the event...

Mark Lipton