TN: 1997 Cinq Cepages, 2004 Adrian Fog Pinot, 2007 Edmeades Zin

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  • 1997 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages - USA, California, Sonoma County (7/22/2009)
    A bit of bricking on the edges. Currant, pencil lead, anise in a light body wine. Tannins are still pronounced but the fruit is a tad thin. Drink up now. Significant downturn since 2004. (88 pts.)
  • 2007 Edmeades Winery Zinfandel - USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County (7/21/2009)
    I was a bit leery when I heard a dinner companion order this wine. I wasn’t familiar with it and some less expensive CA Zins can be too big and jammy for a typical meal. I was wrong. This wine was soft and balanced with pretty red fruit that while it doesn’t wow, it doesn’t muscle its way into the meal. >15% alcohol is fairly well hidden. Notes of new leather accompany the red plum fruit. (86 pts.)
  • 2004 Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Oppenlander Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County (7/20/2009)
    My experience with Adrian Fog pinot is that it is built for the cellar. This one was no exception: the 2004 is starting to open up but still could use some time. Tart cherry, cola, black olives, forest floor, and a touch of celery seed in this medium bodied wine. Not big and fruity but rather subtle and complex. (90 pts.)

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I haven’t had the Cinq Cepages in three years. I have one left. It was in good shape three years ago, which was why I put it aside to age a few more years (and then forgot about it). Sounds like I had better drink up soon.

Also sounds like Parker overestimated the drinking window (2005-2015), considerably.

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Jeff, if you’ve owned the bottles of CC since release, I would not worry one little bit. The wine is great. Last time I had it, showed great, no downside to the wine.

On the other hand, it sure drinks well, so just open a bottle and enjoy!!! flirtysmile

Otto

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Otto,

Thanks. I have mine since release, but with only one left, may as well drink up now.

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My experience with the 97 CC has been the same as Randy’s. It is likely still drinking well now, but it was at its best 5 years ago. It may still be good, but IMHO it is past peak.

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Had a 97 CC a year or so ago and it was blown away by a 96 Forman.