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1997 California Cabernets Reach a Plateau

Results are mixed, but many wines are outstanding

By James Laube

The 1997 California Cabernets were showy wines from the get-go. Tasted from barrel, they were fun and easy to like. In bottle, they further impressed with their ostentatious, rich fruit flavors and plush.....

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