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Sonoma Cabernet | ||
2009 | 89 | D/H |
2008 | 91 | D/H |
2007 | 95 | D/H |
2006 | 89 | D/H |
2005 | 93 | D/H |
2004 | 89 | D/H |
2003 | 90 | D |
2002 | 90 | D |
2001 | 93 | D |
2000 | 90 | D |
1999 | 89 | D |
1998 | 85 | D |
1997 | 96 | D |
1996 | 94 | D |
1995 | 95 | D |
1994 | 98 | D |
1993 | 93 | D |
1992 | 93 | D |
1991 | 98 | D |
1990 | 92 | D |
1989 | 74 | D |
Vintage Charts should be used for a generalized guide in lieu of specific knowledge about a bottle or producer. The better wines from a vintage will generally have longer lives and cellar better. The ratings are as follows:
RATING:
95-100 Spectacular. Most producers made very good wines at all levels
90-94 Excellent. The best wines should be great. Consistency throughout the vintage.
85-89 Very Good. The best producers made top wines. Inconsistent thru the lower levels.
80-86 Good. Many producers made good wines with some inconsistency at the bottom.
75-79 Middling. Choose your producers carefully. Only the best may have made a top wine.
70-74 Below Average. Tough vintage to make good wines.
Under 70 A Poor vintage. Spend your money very carefully.
STATUS:
D=Drink
D/H=Drink or Hold
H=Hold
Loren Sonkin is an IntoWine.com Featured Contributor and the Founder/Winemaker at Sonkin Cellars.