JB wrote:
> Looking over a wine list in advance of going to the restaurant for a meal.
> I'm interested in trying a wine I've never tasted. Given the selection
> below, which of these would you choose (All are rated 95 (Classic) or higher
> by WS):
>
> Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon '01
> Chateau Leoville Las Cases '89
> Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ' 97
> Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages '96
> Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon '02
> Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon '97
> Viader Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc '97
> Viader Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc '98
>
> TIA

I'd go for the Viader 97. Very good cab year, from an outstanding
maker, and probably most accessible. Montelena and Insignia are too
young.

Marc