|
Year
|
|
WOW Rating
|
%
|
|
2004
|
Inconsistent vintage but some good Cabernets from best names. Taste
before buying.
|
Hold
|
88
|
|
2003
|
Scorching summer, drought conditions, ordinary vintage.
|
Drink
|
86
|
|
2002
|
Superb year for Cabernet, many wines ideal for long aging.
|
Hold
|
92
|
|
2001
|
Another wonderful vintage for Cabernet
|
Drink or Hold
|
95
|
|
2000
|
Magnificent Cabernet and Shiraz
|
Drink or Hold
|
96
|
|
1999
|
Exceptional year, outstanding Cabernet
|
Drink or Hold
|
97
|
|
1998
|
Very good vintage, well-balanced Cabernet
|
Drink
|
90
|
|
1997
|
Miserable; rain affected vintage
|
Avoid
|
78
|
|
1996
|
Classic vintage, wines of great depth
|
Drink or Hold
|
94
|
|
1995
|
Great vintage, brought fame to region
|
Drink or Hold
|
98
|
|
1994
|
Good vintage, best names still keeping well
|
Drink or Hold
|
92
|
|
1993
|
Very difficult year
|
Avoid
|
78
|
|
1992
|
Average year, with Lagan Estate still good
|
Drink
|
85
|
Last updated on July 23, 2008