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Your comment on Calif Cabs is interesting. I didn't know that they were reasonably short-lived. Maybe the grapes are too spoiled growing up in CA. Hahaha.
As many, I started using Wine Spectator & Parker as a bible until I realized that they like a certain style - big, bold high alcohol reds - as you noted - and they were all that got the raves. Nothing wrong with that except the sameness of it. I don't buy Calif Cabs for the same reason although Meritages are good & my choice when I buy American at restaurants.
I've become very selective. Spain: Rioja - Reservas & Gran Reservas. Ribera del Duero. Priorats when affordable. From Italy: Barolos, Barbarescos, Gattinara (a real fav), some Super Tuscans & another particular fav - Brunello di Montalcino. France: Burgundy (when affordable & good years). A sprinkling of Sauternes 1/2 bottles. And every year I buy some Bordeaux futures. I never buy cases, just 2 to 3 bottles of each to lay down.
I had a wonderful Brunello on Sunday - '95 Poggio Antico. Yum yum.
Good luck with your Pinot. I've had some nice Oregon pinots. They are so 'in' right now . . .
Ian
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'87 Carrera Cab
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