TN: 1997 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain

Dennis_Atick · March 6, 2011, 4:54pm

A pretty good '97 Cab last night.

1997 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain (3/6/2011)
Deep and vibrant purplish color that speaks not of the wine’s age. Darkish fruit takes a back seat to pretty cedar and leather notes. Seems to have found a good spot now and will likely drink well for a few more good years. Glad I reloaded recently. I don’t drink a lot of CA Cabs anymore, but I’ve come to find that I really like Laurel Glens with some years on 'em. Especially that '89 from last spring!

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Victor_Hong · March 6, 2011, 5:55pm

I plan to open the 1996, soon.

Dennis_Atick · March 6, 2011, 9:32pm

Yeah, me as well on the '96.
Got some '99s to check out soon too.

Peter_C · March 6, 2011, 10:19pm

Finishing the 1996 we opened last night with pizza tonight.

The 96 is delicious.

Victor_Hong · March 6, 2011, 11:14pm

A great traditional Sonoma wine, for still just $30.

Tyler_Rico · March 7, 2011, 5:55pm

Thanks for the note Dennis!

Just picked up a few of these at TCWC for $25 based on your note.

zachary_l_a_n_g · March 7, 2011, 8:13pm

The 96 was very good. I’ve recently had the 85 and 86 as well. I like them all

Dennis_Atick · March 7, 2011, 8:48pm

Good move. Hope they show well for ya.

David_M · March 7, 2011, 11:17pm

Gives me some hope for my 1996s. Does anyone have the skinny on the 1999 or 1982 vintage?

Ethan_A · March 8, 2011, 2:52am

No formal tasting note, but Cyrus was pouring the 1982 by the glass back in November (!!!). It was good. And I mean “good” in the way that if you were here, you would hear my voice drop an octave and my head nod as I said “It was gooood.”

David_M · March 8, 2011, 5:58am

Thanks Ethan for the note on the '82. I can’t believe that Cyrus was pouring that bottling by the glass and I had no clue working only two block away.