Oscar Night at Bigland's. 2003/3/23

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
1999	Joseph Phelps Monterey Syrah, Monterey n/a - so - ws	n/a	**
1999	Merryvale Cabernet, Napa Valley n/a - so - ws	n/a	***
1999	Chateau Souverain Cabernet, Alexander Valley n/a - so - ws	13.29	***
2000	Shafer Napa Cabernet, Napa Valley Amazingly vibrant and cheerful. Lots of cassis and black cherry. Robustly evolved in the palate. Med to full body towards the full side. Silky and dusty in texture. May be it's psychological, but a mild hint of Stags Leap floral hint. Soft fruit-bomb with great ready-to-drink tannins. - so - ws	42.99	*****
1996	Freemark Abbey Borche Cabernet, Napa Valley Originally priced at 55. Soft and musky. Chocolate and earth is the first impression, with blackberry background. - so - ws	29.99	****