Wine Spectator Buying Guide

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A guide to California Cabernet is presented, including special reports on the 1989, 1979, and 1998 vintages. Best buys, cellar selections, new wines from around the world, and overall top picks are included. Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1996 ($11) tops the best buys, while Trimbach Riesling Alsace Clos Ste.-Hune Hors Choix Vendange Tardive 1989 ($65) is highly recommended.

Author: Matthews, Thomas
California, Cabernet (Wine)

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The glories of the American first growth

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The highlight of the 1995 New York Wine Experience was a vertical tasting of Bordeaux first growth Chateau Haut-Brion. The tasting, led by co-owner C. Douglas Dillon, featured eight wines from 1961 to 1990. Brief descriptions of each vintage are included.

Author: Matthews, Thomas
Conferences, meetings and seminars, Wine industry, Wineries

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Chateau Palmer

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Eighteen Chateau Palmer vintages from 1961 to 1994 are described and evaluated. Price is not available for the 1994 vintage. Prices ranged from $560 for a 1961 vintage to $24 for a 1984 vintage.

Author: Matthews, Thomas
Product information, Buyers Guide, Chateau Palmer Winery

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Subjects list: Purchasing, Wine, Evaluation, Bordeaux (Wine)
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