1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Retrospective

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A hot growing season with well-timed rains resulted in a classic vintage for Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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Monday, June 27, 2011 2001 California Cabernet Retrospective: Stunning at Age 10
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Retrospective: 1987 California Cabernets
Monday, January 7, 2008 Retrospective: 1997 California Cabernets
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