Today, the Pheasant Ridge cabernets are far superior. Gone are the noxious sulfur problems I associated with too many of the vintages of the early and mid-'80s. Maybe it was a difficult vintage. It was a good match for the chilled butternut squash bisque with smoked crawfish. And it went well with the Cornish game hen.
Value is a matter of perspective.
Same with wine. I expected more from a cabernet specialist from the outstanding 1994 vintage. The Domaines Schlumberger is the largest grand cru producer in France's Alsace region. I tasted this wine by itself, and also with some brisket and barbecue sauce. On this date in 1666, the Great Fire destroyed much of London.