WTN: 1997 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)

1997 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)

Decanted for about an hour. Threw quite a bit of sediment. Deep, dark, almost purple color with no indication of fade on the rim. Black cherry flavor profile. The oak was evident and more than I am comfortable with. NJ didn't mind the oak and it was her birthday afterall. I was surprised that there was still enough acidity and tannins to give support to the fruit. Not a lot of complexity, but it was a heck of a lot more enjoyable that some of the other recent Cabs from this vintage that we've tried lately.

No harm in holding for a bit longer, but I don't think there will be any significant development.

Redwinger

[David M. Bueker]

I am one who tends to hold Pride cabs for a long time compared to the average wine geek, so I am surprised to see a post on the '97. The '95 is standing up in my cellar for an appearance later this month. I never thought of '97 as much more than a delicious yet superficial vintage, so your note does not surprise me.

1997 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)

Not a lot of complexity, but it was a heck of a lot more enjoyable that some of the other recent Cabs ...

Redwinger

That's pretty much the Pride wines that I know and appreciate. Thanks for the note.
I don't have anymore of the pre 2000's Pride, but am encouraged that I can hold on to the early 2000's that I have for later drinking.

RC