1998 was another cool year- similar to 2011 notes Lisa Togni- and the wine is just a
touch high-toned as a result in comparison to more complete vintages from this decade such as
the 1996. The bouquet is deep, black...
1998 was another cool year- similar to 2011 notes Lisa Togni- and the wine is just a
touch high-toned as a result in comparison to more complete vintages from this decade such as
the 1996. The bouquet is deep, black fruity and quite complex in its blend of dark berries, cassis,
lovely soil tones, hints of the chipotles to come, still a bit of residual bell pepper, gentle tariness
and cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bdoied, complex and shows off a good core, with
a slightly tarry personality, melting tannins and a long, complex and low fat finish. Not a great
vintage for this excellent bottling, but a very fine example of a 1998 north coast cabernet. As
Philip Togni notes, “it lacks just a bit of the bass notes of a top vintage.” 2016-2040.