excuse club Dec 2 wine tasting 2000/12/2

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
1997	BV Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Simple cherry, soft tannin, medium body, alcoholic, menthol, very light and supple. Lacking mid palate. - so - ws	15.95	**
1998	Russian Hill Estate Syrah, Sonoma Currant, mildly earthy, mildly spicy, chalky, no oak, nice acidity, youthful. - so - ws	14.99	***
1997	Kalinda Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Dark fruit, black cherry, very ripe, vannila oak, chalky, full body, velvety with a long finish. Becoming very concentrated and black currant after airing. - so - ws	15.95	****
1998	Fetzer Valley Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino Red cherry, grapy, very young, cedery, oaky, nice finish - so - ws	6.99	***
1996	Chateau Arnauld, Haut-Medoc Meaty, leathery, currant, mineral, medium body, buttery/toasty finish. - so - ws	15.95	**
1998	Miner Sangiovese, Napa Mineral, cherry, short finish, grassy, herbal, sweet mouthfeel. - so - ws	17.95	**
1998	Monthelie, Burgundy Complex and spicy, moderately earthy. Raspberry? - so - ws	19.99	***
1998	Shafer Merlot, Napa Blackberry, coffee, floral, very complex. Mildly earthy. Long, long finish. - so - ws	29.95	*****
1996	Merryvale Profile, Napa Cheesy, astringent, full body, minty, strong yeast smell. Spoiled? - so - ws	55	*