1986 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon

BY KELLI
WHITE | OCTOBER 3, 2016&nbsp;

As always, Philip Togni’s Spring Mountain
Cabernets present Napa Valley at its most stoic and profound. This particular
vintage is just hitting its stride, and while it certainly displays a certain
level of maturity, the wine clearly has a long life left ahead of it. 

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Aromatically, the 1986 combines blackberry
bramble, green peppercorn, cigar ash, and Christmas trees to great effect. The
palate is a touch stemmy but noble, with reserved dark fruit, impressive
concentration and power, and a serious structure. Though the tannins have
resolved over time, they remain a formidable presence in the wine. The same is
true for the acidity, which is strong in this vintage, adding delineation and contributing
to the wine’s longevity. Once the fruit clears the palate, the wine’s deep
mineral foundation is revealed. An expertly rendered wine from an exceptional
site, the 1986 Togni Cabernet Sauvignon is a thrilling, complex glimpse into
Napa’s past. 94/Drinking Window: 2016-2026

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