1997 Bryant Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (scuffed capsule)
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Reviewed December 2000I have consumed several bottles of the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill. One of the most awesome young reds I have ever tasted, it possesses a black/purple color, a seamless texture, and freakishly high levels of intensity (cassis, black and blueberries infused with espresso, chocolate, and licorice) that are flawlessly presented in a full-bodied, massive yet elegant wine. Nothing is out of balance in this explosively rich, thick, highly-extracted Cabernet. A compelling, historic Cabernet Sauvignon, it will drink well for 30-35 years. (RP)
Professional Reviews
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Vinous
The 1997 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon is fascinating to taste next to the Harlan, as these are two wines that charted the course for Napa Valley in the years that followed. Seamless, racy and vibrant, the 1997 Bryant is magnificent. Moreover, it remains very young and full of life. What a wine. (AG)
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Wine Spectator
Ripe and opulent, rich and fleshy, with lively plum and blackberry fruit that's well centered, complex and deftly balanced. Long, supple, polished finish that keeps the fruit at the center. (JL)
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Decanter
Acclaimed initially for their huge ripeness and power, the 1997s from Napa have not always fulfilled that early promise. This wine is joyous and fully ready, yet not in decline. The nose is voluptuous and seductive, with opulent blackcurrant aromas. It has the vintage's sumptuousness and power, but lacks some texture and acidity. Nonetheless the finish is long and silky. (SB)
Notes
From the estate's hillside vineyard on Pritchard Hill overlooking Lake Hennessey, this Cabernet belongs to Bryant Family's early era under winemaker Heidi Barrett. The property's first commercial vintage was 1992, just five years before this bottling.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 15.5% |
| SKU | 2081513 |
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