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1996 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 233
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LuckyLars wrote: 94 points
November 4, 2023 - Had a small pour as part of a wine dinner. Some bricking on the rim but generally the colour was quite dark for an older vintage. Nose carried more herbal elements than fruit but there was still noticeable dark fruit in the bouquet. The wine tasted of black plum with a hint of berry. Well balanced and delicious.
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Philip67 Likes this wine: 93 points
September 23, 2023 - Robust structure, intense pure fruit. Blackberry and bay leaf. Medium to full weight. Long and some complexity - still quite young. Drinking now and over the next 20 years.
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jsanders.atx.somm@gmail.com wrote:
July 14, 2023 - Amazing!
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andolini Likes this wine: 92 points
July 6, 2023 - Opened for 30 minutes, no signs of fading. Rich color, somewhat soft nose, floral bouquet. Smooth, well-rounded, less of a fruit profile than what I was hoping, but no surprise given the age. Enjoyed it more as the night went on, but not a complex wine at this stage, and probably a bit past its prime drinking window. Drink up.
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tinycellar Likes this wine: 92 points
July 2, 2023 - Well rounded and soft. Very enjoyable. Probably passed the peak.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2012, Issue #41, Robert Mondavi’s Superb Run of Cabernet Sauvignon(Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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March 2011, Issue #31 (link)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/29/2009 (link)(Robert Mondavi, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Mar/Apr 2009, Issue #20, The Golden Age of California Cabernet Sauvignon- Part Three(Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1999, IWC Issue #84 (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1998, IWC Issue #78 (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 1998, IWC Issue #78 (link)(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon To-Kalon Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
7/5/2003 (link) 91 points(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Nice roasted cherry nose with slight dill note; cassis, balanced palate with resolving tannins; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Robert Mondavi Winery
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 083085220327, 086003001251, 086003055902, 086003055926, 086003055957, 086003055964, 086003055971, 086003055988, 086003057968
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 5 (0%)
- In Cellars 2,313 (57%)
- Consumed 1,709 (42%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- ProducerRobert Mondavi Winery
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationReserve
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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