1991 Ferrari-Carano Red Reserve

The 1991 Reserve Red is even deeper than the 1990, with a more classical profile of black fruits, toasty oak, minerals, and spices. Extremely full-bodied and concentrated, with exceptional balance and extraction, it should drink well from its release and last for 20+ years. Ferrari-Carano's best kept secret are their expensive Reserve Reds, which are bottled in very tall, heavy Italian glass bottles. The debut release was the 1989, which was very good. That has been followed by superb efforts in 1990, 1991, and 1992. The blends have been relatively consistent, utilizing between 65-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4-10% Petit Verdot, a small percentage of Merlot, ranging from nearly 9% in 1990 to 23% in 1993, and an intriguing amount of Malbec (11.5% in 1990, 4% in 1991, and 16% in 1992). One of the bright shining success stories of California, Ferrari-Carano has a brilliant future. Tel. (707) 433-6700