Tasting Highlights: California Cabernet

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From Phifer Pavitt comes one of the best Cabernets from the Pope Valley region of Napa.

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James Laube
Posted: April 27, 2009

Our most recent tour of Napa Cabernet was extraordinary for both the range and the diversity of wines, styles and vintages, but also for the prices. We're still seeing a few price increases, but most are holding the line, and there are even some declines.

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