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From: flandren@ittvax.UUCP (Robert Flanderna ITT Courier Tempe)
Newsgroups: net.wines
Subject: Re: Info wanted on 1979 BV George LaTour Cab
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Date: Tue, 18-Sep-84 18:31:33 EDT
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Posted: Tue Sep 18 18:31:33 1984
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In reference to the article by tesla!c-hunt in which he
implied that there is unanimous agreement that the '79
Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Cabernet is the best in 50 years, I quote the following reviews:

from Robert M. Parker - The Wine Advocate

	"The winery's overzealous publicity for the '79
	reserve started several years ago with proclamations
	that it was one of the greatest BV cabs to ever be
	produced.  Nothing contained in this wine remotely
	suggests that it will offer similar richness and
	complexity found in 76, 74, 70, and 68.  The '79
	reserve does offer dark ruby color, an attractive yet
	restrained bouquet of moderately ripe fruit and spicy
	oak.  An austere Beaulieu Georges de Latour which needs
	5 years of cellaring. Score 85/100"

From Connoisseur's Guide to California Wines:

	".. there is an undeniable promise to this one, but
	its greater virtues will emerge only if its aggressive
	oak elements soften with age.  Try again in 3-4 years.
	Rated - 1 star (*)"

From California Grapevine:

	"...Above average to superior quality.  Drink this wine
	over the next several years, when we feel that it offers
	maximum enjoyment, although there is potential to last into
	the 1990s.  Rating: Group 16.1/20; Editor 17/20"

My point is not to challenge tesla!c-hunt's opinion of the wine;
indeed I have never tasted it.  However, I think it is appropriate
to point out that (as usual) the opinions of reviewers tends to
vary.  In general, they seem to think that it is a very
good cabernet, but not a great one.  At $20/bottle perhaps better
bargains can be found among the 81 bordeaux offerings now available.

bob.