1997 California Wine Over $100

Semillon was planted on the Chalk Hill Estate in 1981, primarily to blend with Sauvignon blanc. The site, however, was chosen to take advantage of Semillons susceptibility to botrytis, or noble rot . ... read more...

Made by Cathy Corison, this wine is now in its second vintage, where it shows black-cherry fruit touched up by leather and spice. A big wine needing some time to come together; it is stylish for sure,... read more...

This bottling is held to a very high standard and produced in only outstanding years. The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Reserve is highlighted by a deep red-purple color; aromas of cassis and cherry... read more...

Deep ruby-red. Complex, vibrant aromas of blackberry, cassis, espresso, chicory, licorice and iris. Very intensely flavored and sharply focused; quite light on its feet thanks to nicely integrated but... read more...