688 Best of the Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Wines: 1996 Syrah and
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
The 1996 Syrah is a blend of 96% Syrah co-fermented with 4% Viognier and is one of
the highest quality Syrahs to be found from California. It is rich, full-bodied and impecca-
bly balanced, making it perfect for drinking with spiced ham.
Wine Spectator - 93 points
The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to full-bodied with admirable purity, a sweet,
lush mid-palate and ripe tannin in the finish. The healthy ruby/purple color is followed by
promising aromas of minerals, cedar, smoke, and black currants. The top-notch 1997 is a
restrained classic.
Robert Parker - 92 points
Donors: Bruce and Jerrie Short
Value: $476
689 Veuve Clicquot Brut - 3 bottles
This fresh and balanced Champagne is lightly toasty, with snappy acidity and a lively,
creamy mousse carrying flavors of white cherry, pickled ginger and Marcona almond.
It manages to reconcile two opposing factors - strength and silkiness - and to
hold them in perfect balance with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness.
Wine Spectator - 90 points
Donors: Robert and Andrea Messinger
Value: $150
690 Veuve Clicquot Brut - 3 bottles
This fresh and balanced Champagne is lightly toasty, with snappy acidity and a lively,
creamy mousse carrying flavors of white cherry, pickled ginger and Marcona almond.
It manages to reconcile two opposing factors - strength and silkiness - and to
hold them in perfect balance with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness.
Wine Spectator - 90 points
Donors: Robert and Andrea Messinger
Value: $150
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