This outstanding wine has re-blossomed at age 10. While it is more forward than many vintages of Canon, it remains one of the more structured 1983s. The color is deep ruby with no signs of amber or rust. The nose offers ripe aromas of black fruits, minerals, vanillin, and licorice. Rich and full, with noticeable tannin, this powerful, slightly corpulent style of Canon is already exhibiting complexity and mellowness. Although it can be drunk now, several more years of cellaring will prove beneficial. It should keep for at least 15-20 years. Last tasted, 6/93.

Slightly overdone for Canon--showing raisinlike aromas and flavors and very hard tannins. Can wait and see, but not much promise for it. Drinkable now.--Canon vertical. -JS

The 1983 Canon has reached full maturity. The wine's dark garnet/ruby color reveals some rust/amber at the edge. The nose is forthcoming, with scents of leather, earth, spice, sweet plums and fruitcake. In the mouth, the wine possesses good richness, heady, alcoholic clout, low acidity, and rustic tannin in the finish. This wine has matured quickly, but should hold (if stored in a cool cellar) for another 10-12 years. Last tasted 12/97