Heitz Cellar 1992
Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992
1992 vintage. Very, very close to Japanese auction market quality with fill, cork, capsule and label nearly immaculate. Decanted and tasted immediately and over the course of 3 hours. Expected amount of sed. What a ride! Having tasted this back in the day when first released, recalled an unusual (for this property) amount of richness in the frontal palate. Wasn't there initially but rolled in for a cameo approx 45 mins after decant. Then...vanished at the 1 hour open mark. First whiff of the nose was fresh, clay kitty litter. This morphed into graphite after 15-20 mins. Body was surprisingly light early on, then fattened up after 30-40 mins to medium status. Impressions were of a leaner effort, then things got positively jammy with unexpected fruit hither and yon. This remained for approx 1.25 hours, then the entire performance, body included, thinned out with their old-school, estate-expected, aged leather punch combined with dark-skinned fruit, mountain grip and a little touch of grey sea salt. No food involved during the experience. The 1991 Montelena Estate Cab is nearest and dearest but this following vintage was an absolute, palate-bending acid(ity) trip. Looking forward to the next trip...er...show. 11.25.23. — 2 years ago
Weingut Wilhelm Weber-Ostermann
Wintricher Großer Herrgot Riesling Spätlese 1992
Think it’s all been said about this gem - excellent opportunity to drink aged Riesling, thanks @Lyle Fass — a year ago
Domaine Leflaive
Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 1992
Clear and d steely. Bright, lifted and sharp. Beautiful focus. — 3 years ago
Diamond Creek Vineyards
Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992
Lovely mature Cabernet fruit, structure, yet seems fully mature or close to mature, a real treat to taste an older CA Cabernet with age (@ 12.5% ABV to boot), lovely!! — 5 months ago
Conrad Green
Brooding and succulent. Dark fruit. Quite savory. Good stuff. — 3 months ago