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Napa Valley 1981 Cabernet Sauvignon

Source-supported draft: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 is Very Good for the best hillside and reserve wines, despite an unspectacular broad vintage. Buy only proven names with strong cellar history.

88 - Very Good
Score88
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityMature
Window1989-2009

Vivintage verdict

Very Good

Source-supported draft: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 is Very Good for the best hillside and reserve wines, despite an unspectacular broad vintage. Buy only proven names with strong cellar history.

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