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2009 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 92
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manny651 Likes this wine: 93 points
March 30, 2024 - still great, drink now
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Caveman-Rob Likes this wine: 96 points
March 23, 2024 - Bought just one of these in 2013 and been nurturing it ever since. Last night was it’s night to shine. Shine it did. Filtered and decanted for an hour after cork failed to extract intact. A bit tight during the first glass, but with elegant depth, structure, and mouthfeel. Very clean blue and black fruit flavors still remained and seemed well integrated into the cedar, toasted vanilla, and French oak notes. By the second glass, it’s pent up energy had settled down, producing a genuinely enjoyable experience.
The backbone might have sustained another 5-10 years, but the cork would not have. My advice, if you’re holding this, make it your choice the next good opportunity to do so. Cheers! -
mtaczak Likes this wine: 93 points
December 30, 2023 - From 375. Still needs time.
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jdpearse Likes this wine: 93 points
November 19, 2023 - Very well integrated
Tannins fully resolved
Opened and re-corked for an hour. No need to aerate.
Enjoy now! -
richshoes Likes this wine: 92 points
November 14, 2023 - Not as good as their late 90s, which is still my all time favorite...this one is hotter, bigger with plum and vanilla
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The 2009 Napa Valley Cabernets at Age 10 (Jul 2019), 7/1/2019 (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Vertical Tastings of Mondavi’s Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve and I Block To Kalon Vineyard Fumé Blanc (May 2016), 5/1/2016 (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Elaine Chukan Brown
4/25/2016 (link)(Robert Mondavi, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Panel Tasting
Keystone Reviews Migration 2, 3/17/2014 (link)(Robert Mondavi, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Oakville, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
3/2/2013 (link)(Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Antonio Galloni
2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: An Epic Vintage (Dec 2012) (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Oakville) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: An Epic Vintage (Dec 2012) (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Oakville) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156 (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
2/24/2012 (link) 92 points(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Dark ruby color; ripe blackberry, mulberry, ripe black currant nose; tasty, rich, ripe black currant, blackberry palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points (88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot; 78% To Kalon Vineyard; 18 mos. in 100% new French oak; 15% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Robert Mondavi Winery
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oakville
- UPC Codes 083085221232, 083085906290, 083085916176, 086003004948, 086003004955, 086003004962, 086003004995
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,691 (59%)
- Consumed 1,162 (41%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
95% Like It 64 votes
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- ProducerRobert Mondavi Winery
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationReserve
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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