Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa

2005 Raymond “Generations” – this one was tasted out of a double magnum. Table seven brought this one in and it had a perceived sweetness. There were nuances of black licorice and cassis. It was thick. The wine had a lot of oak and alcohol, but not much backbone. Not my style but a lot of people would love this wine. Last tasted summer of 2010 Drink now-2015 
2005 Honig Cabernet The minty eucalyptus scent goes well with its flat cola taste. The flavors are well extracted and it seems as if you’re rubbing your tongue on crushed velvet. Why would anyone do that? Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 
2004 Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa - Real luscious, dark and true to its appalachian. The wines tannins were quite present and velvety, but they didn't coat your teeth. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 

2003 Lamborne Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa – It was quite extracted, but not over done. No bitter edge or tooth-coating tannins. It had a nice backbone with plenty of ripe fruit. It was luscious, but had a heavy middle palette. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 

1999 Chateau Montelena – It seemed real masculine and quite rough and tumble. This wine had some great backbone and will improve with age. It was pure black in the glass, real focused but not quite ready to be drunk. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 

1997 Cardinale, Napa - If you put this wine in a decanter, it would still taste too young. The tannins were luscious, not tooth-coating and displayed anis flavors. This was like a black viscous powerhouse that's quite austere for a New World wine. Last tasted 8/10/07 Drink now-2015 

1996 Montelena Cabernet, Napa – this fruit bomb has nice tannins that are clearly mellow and mature. It’s doing that espresso-grind lava rocks thing. Last tasted 10/15/07 Drink now-2015 