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1997 California Cabernets Reach a Plateau
Results are mixed, but many wines are outstanding
James Laube
Posted: February 25, 2007
The 1997 California Cabernets were showy wines from the get-go. Tasted from barrel, they were fun and easy to like. In bottle, they further impressed with their ostentatious, rich fruit flavors and plush textures—a sheer joy.
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