St. Clement
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St. Clement 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $35
Very smooth and harmonious, from its cherry, cocoa and smoke-tinged aromatics through the similarly endowed palate, where licorice and cedar notes add further complexity. Balanced, not weighty; it closes with very even tannins and a full, even black-cherry finish with toasty notes. Approachable now; will improve over the next three years.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
St. Clement 2006 Oroppas Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $55
The structure and pedigree of this fine wine are immediately apparent. It hits the mouth with a wonderful balance of ripe fruit, fine tannins, firm acidity and perfectly integrated oak. The deep flavors of blackberry jam spread onto buttered toast, and drizzled with anise liqueur and melted chocolate, are irresistable. But the tannins are still hard. Decant now for…
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
St. Clement 2003 Star Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
The wine, with a classic Cab profile, is young and needs time to pull it all together. Shows beautifully ripe blue and blackberries and stone fruits, wrapped in dusty tannins and lots of new oak. Really fine, polished and high-end. Should begin to harmonize by 2008, and hold through 2020.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
St. Clement 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain)
- $65
Foster’s should be a happy new owner of this property. Here there’s a concentrated bouquet of smoky, toasty oak and full red fruit backed up by tobacco, bitter chocolate and buttery oak. If you are a fan of heavily wooded wines you’ll love this. It finishes extremely smooth and long.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
St. Clement 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $30
From a veteran producer that’s been crafting elegant Cabs for over 20 years. Deep aromas of currants, plums, olives and smoky oak. In the mouth it’s fruity, spicy and soft, almost feminine, with velvety tannins. Drinks beautifully now but has the balance to last.
— W.E.
(11/15/1999)
St. Clement 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain)
- $35
A very pretty wine, with near- perfect balance and that elusive quality of elegance. Definitely comes down onthe herbal side, with pronounced flavors of green olives. Oak provides some sweetness and spice, but it’s a bone-dry wine, with dusty tannins. Demands rich foods.
— S.H.
(6/1/2002)
St. Clement 1999 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $28
An astonishingly good Merlot that reeks with distinction and class. Fully ripened blackberry fruit is nuanced with tobacco, sage and smoke. The mouthfeel is out of this world. It’s liquid velvet, full of subtle but powerful flavors, dry and rich, that linger into a long, complex finish.
— S.H.
(6/1/2002)
St. Clement 2005 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $28
A beautiful young Merlot, soft and lush, with the classic tannic structure of Napa Valley. With intricate currant, cocoa-dusted cappuccino, cherry skin, herb and cedar flavors, it should hold and improve for up to six years.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
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