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Prime Wines

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1988

Lara Dunphy Guest
9.2

Another wine courtesy of my Dad as a birthday gift when I was a child. It's not far from going over the hill, but it was hanging on. Dried strawberry and dried cherry, subtle leather, acidity was almost too high, but not unpleasant. Overall enjoyable but I certainly did not enjoy it in its prime, unfortunately. — 11 years ago

Nicholas Guest
with Nicholas
Roy, Vanessa and 11 others liked this

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Robert Cunningham
8.9

1975. Very nice earthy nose and palate. Moderate aromatic finish. Past its prime. Drink up. — 11 years ago

Greg liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

John Wight
10

1982
At us prime! Stunning n gorgeous ! — 12 years ago

Alex, Beau and 5 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Eric McDougall
9.3

Cork was crumbly. Slightly past it's prime, but not corked. Soft and lovely and supremely balanced! — 13 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Diabolus In Vino
9.0

Light bodied, past-prime, but classic fruit. 😋 — 11 years ago

Joseph liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Steve Anderson
9.1

Bonus Wine #2 after Arietta wine dinner. a bit of barnyard on the nose. Consensus was this was past prime, but still a nice treat. Thanks @Dustin Cano ! — 11 years ago

LM, Steve and 4 others liked this

Prime Cellars

District 4 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Damon Slachter
9.2

@Greg Wirth now this is some good stuff — 11 years ago

Greg liked this
Greg Wirth

Greg Wirth

I can't find this in wasington state
Damon Slachter

Damon Slachter

@Greg Wirth that sucks, there are 2 levels of it.. prime and prime district 4, district 4 is the less expensive variety

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1967

Paul Costigan
9.2

1967: Lively spicy nose. Redolent with eucalyptus, as should be anticipated and celebrated. Metallic component, yet solid throughout of vibrant fruit. While a mere shadow of the other worldly 1968, still a prime example of the birth of modern California winemaking. An honor to experience. — 11 years ago

Michael Glasby
with Michael
John, Renato and 9 others liked this
Anthony Biagi

Anthony Biagi

So ripe he picked wayyyy higher than alc indicates
Paul Costigan

Paul Costigan Influencer Badge

That's interesting, I didn't have anything to reference prior, since the wine was brought to dinner by someone else. I have often heard that the stated lower alcohol levels from that period were often low balled for tax advantage. I will say that the 1968 Martha's Vineyard is among the best structured wines I've experienced, from anywhere. This wasn't that, but it was a pleasant surprise that inspired a reflection upon a period of winemaking boldness that raised the bar. What's your favorite wine from that period that remains mind blowing?
Anthony Biagi

Anthony Biagi

Those wines from 66-78 amazing. Probably 1969 souverain and 74 RRV. Mondavi 69 really pretty.

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Rick Baumgarten
9.1

Still some fruit and very pleasant but past prime. — 12 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Dan Brow
9.8

Past its prime ? Could be. Otherwise a smooth and well rounded blend, a bit on the dry side, notes of earth and dark ripe berries. Was paired very well with a prime aged steak and truffles. — 14 years ago