WTN: 1994 Girard Cab Sav Reserve

1994 Girard Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (Napa Valley)
Wow. I really enjoyed this. Still looks like a young wine in the glass. The wine has developed nice complexity with the wood integrating into the wine. The tannins are soft and work well with food. I am really impressed with how this is aging. It will be around for many more years. No sign of falling apart. 93pts.

Cheers,
Jason

[Jenise]

It's good to be reminded of the existence of a winery that's been around for like forever but that one rarely sees mentioned in tasting notes. Thanks!

Jenise. It is true. I think they went off the map sometime in the 80s. I haven't really kept up with their recent vintages (just don't buy much Cali Cab...or Cab) but this was nice wine.

Jason

It's good to be reminded of the existence of a winery that's been around for like forever but that one rarely sees mentioned in tasting notes. Thanks!

Girard was purchased a few years ago and is now known as Rudd. Rudd is owned by the the gentleman who owns Dean & De Luca. They are still making decent wines under the Rudd label.

Someone is still making wines under the Girard label, though. I wonder if they are using "Girard" as a second label? Rudd is quite pricey, Girard is moderate.