Laurel Glen, Sonoma Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon 1987 Petite Sirah Loads of minerals and quartz

Loads of minerals and quartz are intermingled with spices in its deep

This is an under-rated producer

yet vibrant acidity and masses of tannin that emerge on the finish

Very clean with a long finish

98 points Daniel Thomases (Veronelli Guide)

Laurel Glen, Sonoma Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon 1987 Petite Sirah Loads of minerals and quartzBase of neck Laurel Glen Vineyard is in Glen Ellen, in the Sonoma appellation. It was a vineyard in the late 19th century when German immigrants began growing grapes, but it was replanted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1968. In 1977 Patrick Campbell purchased the property. Today the winemaker is Randall Watkins and the estate makes Cabernet Sauvignon and Rose. 94 CellarTracker Dark garnet, a little clearing at the rim, no browning. This is just