Tasting Highlights: California Cabernet, Part 1

Robert Mondavi, Beringer and Opus One prove the old guard can still compete
James Laube
Posted: September 10, 2007

Cabernet drinkers will notice a significant difference between the 2003 and 2004 vintages. 2003 produced some intense wines, but the vintage is also very austere and tannic, with a lot of wines that are out of balance.

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