Two Virtually Perfect California Cabs
Well, today I toasted my mom, who recently passed away, and the mother of a good friend. I drank two bottles with the husband of this friend.
Here are our notes:
1991 Dominus. There should be no doubt to which Dominus is the finest vintage ever. It is the 1991 (yes, the 1994 was also excellent; but I have always prefered the 1991). Perfect today with a smoothness and low ph feel in the mouth. Great length and nose. I didn't know exactly how to match it up when we finished the bottle with ease.
Only Napanook could match it, so I opened a bottle of 1958 Inglenook Estate. What a miracle! Again low ph on the mouth. Butterscotch on nose and palate. A touch of flower honey on the aftertaste and just a hint of methol on the nose. Again, stunningly ready to drink.
Both wines are clearly at their peak. Could they last longer? Yes, but who really gives a damn, when they drink so amazingly well today.
Give them both perfect 100 points.


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