1997 Thunder Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Bates Ranch

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Score 90/100 · Drink 2006-2020, Robert Parker, Jun 2002

The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Bates Ranch is a monster, old style effort made from a dry farmed vineyard planted in 1972. There are 662 cases of this thick, chocolaty, oak, earth, raspberry, and black currant-scented effort. It is dense, full-bodied, and rustic. There is a lot going on in this impressive 1997. It needs to resolve its tannin and become more seamless, so 4-6 more years of cellaring is suggested. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2020. Former rocket scientist, Milan Maximovich, began this winery in 1995. After a mixed beginning, recent vintages are worthy of consumer attention. Tel. (831) 439-8716

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

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Thunder Mountain
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Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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