1998 Cameron Abbey Ridge

P_Willenberg · January 15, 2015, 3:08pm

Nice shot of John Paul pouring his 98 Abbey Ridge at our Magnum PI party.

Adam_Noble · January 15, 2015, 4:09pm

How was it?

I have a couple of 1994 Clos Electrique I bought at auction and haven’t tried yet, and the oldest Cameron I’ve had is 2006.

Vincent_Fritzsche · January 15, 2015, 4:30pm

It was delicious. Still very fresh, certainly a little earthy but finished clean and long, I thought it was excellent.

P_Willenberg · January 15, 2015, 9:09pm

I’ll have to respectfully disagree on the clean finish. That was one of the brettiest wines I’ve ever had a second sip of.

Adam_Noble · January 15, 2015, 9:55pm

Thanks for the notes. I’m not likely to try it, but it’s an interesting data point.

rfelthoven · January 15, 2015, 10:55pm

You’re not going pull out the “like a horse with dreadlocks” tasting note? I always enjoy that one!

P_Willenberg · January 15, 2015, 11:35pm

the 1999 Cameron Brickhouse! That’s an excellent memory Ron. This was more pronounced.

rfelthoven · January 16, 2015, 2:50am

That sounds pretty horsey. I’m surprised JP hadn’t thrown a saddle on you in the picture.

Greg_Malcolm · January 16, 2015, 3:50am

Great photo, Paul. Last had this wine in May 2013 at RT’s. It is a very nice wine.

Beau_Carufel · January 16, 2015, 4:39am

I missed out on that one, but Paul W. brought a delicious riesling and someone else brought a wonderful sparkling gamay rose method traditionelle.

P_Willenberg · January 16, 2015, 2:53pm

while we’re all back patting, that Trousseau you brought was lithe and open for business. Beautiful!

Beau, did you happen to catch the producer of the luscious BdB that was in 750s?

Richard_T_r_i_m_p_i · January 16, 2015, 3:43pm

Agreed Greg, very nice indeed and thanks for sharing. Attractive tertiary notes. 2nd or 3rd time I’ve tasted it. The '99 isn’t too shabby either. BTW the “Greg Malcolm rack” needs thinning.

Excellent pic of John Paul!

RT