1996 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret - 95 pts!
The 1996 Reserve Claret is a blend of 63% Merlot 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Verdot 230 cases it is a gorgeously balanced super-concentrated yet hauntingly symmetrical wine with copious quantities of black fruits spicy new oak minerals licorice and roasted herbs. Full-bodied with a cherry liqueur-like richness to its fruit this wine has loads of glycerin fabulous extract and no hard edges. The velvety finish lasts for 40+ seconds. This is a spectacular wine that must be tasted to be believed. RP
