We had the pleasure of tasting two of California's most iconic Cabs from the stellar 1997 vintage. In a testament to their outstanding quality, these wines are still going strong with plenty left in the tank.

1997 Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Decanter - "The 1997 is one of the modern-day icons from Martha's Vineyard, and only the second vintage to be produced after the 1993 replanting. A rich and complex bouquet of ripe black cherry, mint chocolate, cassis and mocha is the prelude to a plush, expansive palate with remarkable volume and intensity. The velvety quality of the tannins is particularly special. While this is certainly a ripe vintage, the Heitz team produced a wine with impeccable balance which is only just entering the beginning of its drinking window. Every time I encounter it, it seems better than the last." (WK)  (10/2017)

1997 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Tasted at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter in London. This has a beautiful, perfumed nose of strawberry, wild red cherry and a touch of rosewater. The palate is fleshy with concentrated strawberry, redcurrants and intertwined vanillary oak. Firm tannins. Wonderful expression and definition. Excellent."