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• Blake Brown Likes this wine:

  November 6, 2017 - 1998 ROBERT MONDAVI STAGS LEAP DISTRICT NAPA UNFILTERED MERLOT: the nose had such a nice invitation of something good forthcoming; there was a bit of nice spicy red fruit almost mindful of a Pinot Noir with its lighter red style of red raspberry and strawberry; it had at the most, a medium body which along with the mild fruit profile gave it a high degree of elegance; as much as I wanted it to hold on and finish what it started, it dried out at the end; still very pleasing overall.

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• ahubner wrote: 90 points

  June 26, 2010 - It has lost most of its former nose but it is drinking very nicely and soft as age has worked its wonders on the tannins. I sure will drink the other bottle i have soon.

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• plasiter67 wrote: 89 points

  February 19, 2009 - Deep clear red ruby colo. I agree its beginning to show its age on the edges. Wonderful red fruit flavors - cranberry, raspberry and cherry with some cedar thrown in for good measure. Tannins nicely resolved letting the fruit shine through. Mouthfeel was medium-to-heavy bodied. Definitely drink up.

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• cbbrown3 wrote: 88 points

  February 15, 2004 - Dark ruby color, showing some age at the rim. Medium to dark red fruits and some flowery spice on the nose. Nice acidity and soft tannins. Some life left, but needs to be finished in next year or two.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1998
• Type Red
• Producer Robert Mondavi Winery
• Varietal Merlot
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Stags Leap District
• UPC Code 086003001510

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• In Cellars 16 (62%)
• Consumed 10 (38%)

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