1983 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (29) Median Score: 91 points

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  1/11/2020 - WoodieBayArea wrote: flawed

  BUMMER... was so looking fwd to this wine, after many bottles of the '76 and '78 version... very rarely do I open a bottle that is fully spoiled but this was that... on the pnp - flawed, left the decanter alone for several hours (just in case) - flawed, tried the second half of the bottle (which had been gassed and fridged) the next day, flawed... must have been spoiled by heat or cork compromise... in fact there was a San Andreas fault in the middle of the top of the cork with reddish sludge in it

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  7/9/2019 - scottj Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Birthyear wine, opened for my daughter's birthday. Purchased on release with the $27 price tag still on the bottle. Pleasantly surprised with how well this has held up. Deep red in color, with only the slightest browning at the edge. Very subdued on opening, but blossomed after about 30 minutes with aromas of cassis, old saddle leather and menthol/mint. Medium bodied, with red fruit (plum) flavors and a hint of spice. The relatively short finish didn't detract at all. A very nice well-aged Napa Cab ...

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  5/19/2018 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:

  From the oenotheque machine @ Hedonism wines in London. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Drinking quite well right now. Dried fruits and potpourri. A bit fresher than I expected. Interesting because drank between two Bordeauxs and honestly this was right in that style.

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  3/10/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

  On day two: tobacco and cedar, one taster noted tomato.

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  11/2/2015 - Pknut wrote:

  Very dark, youthful color; does not look like a 32 year old wine. Bob cites eucalyptus on the palate and says this could be Heitz. I like the sweetness of the fruit here. Stephen and Bob both find rose petals. With air, a round and balanced mouthfeel; really like this. Old school, well preserved CA Cab that is showing very nicely and elegant today. Lunch at Le Perigord.

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