A 1974 Napa Retrospective (Zunfthaus zur Waag Zürich): While the regular mondavi was showing well right out of the bottle, this needed 10 minutes or so in the glass to come to life. Red berries, some dried herbs, black tea, eucalyptus and mint. Love this style!
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This bottle had been standing up for several weeks, but the decision to drink was last minute, so just decanted off sediment and consumed over a couple of hours. Far less eucalyptus than our last bottle a year ago, which for me is a good thing, still plenty of mature black fruit, crushed leaves, and sun warmed leather. The texture was slightly dusty, despite being perfectly clean of all sediment - just a function of age, not preparation. Perhaps a little more mature than ideal, but still showing lots of energy and with a fully intact frame. We've had a lot of these other the years, and, while they are not as strong as a few years ago, it's a testament to the golden age of California wine that these are still so beautiful at nearly 50.
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By Stephen Tanzer Vertical Tastings of Mondavi’s Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve and I Block To Kalon Vineyard Fumé Blanc (May 2016), 5/1/2016, (See more on Vinous...)
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(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) Very hazy, bricked, medium dark red violet color; mature, black mushroom, cassis, raspberry nose; silky textured, mature, baked raspberry, cassis, black cherry, mint palate with good balance; long finish
(Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve) From 2.5 liter bottle - cloudy, bricked, dark red violet color; mature, tart raspberry, talc, mulberry, dill, tobacco nose; mature, blackberry, blueberry, tart berry, black currant jam, mulberry palate; medium-plus finish (Michael & Tim Mondavi's last vintage together) 93+ points
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2/18/2024 - BradE wrote:
This was in perfect shape and drank well.
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2/2/2024 - G_H wrote: 96 Points
A 1974 Napa Retrospective (Zunfthaus zur Waag Zürich): While the regular mondavi was showing well right out of the bottle, this needed 10 minutes or so in the glass to come to life. Red berries, some dried herbs, black tea, eucalyptus and mint. Love this style!
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7/16/2023 - NYC_Maenad Likes this wine:
This bottle had been standing up for several weeks, but the decision to drink was last minute, so just decanted off sediment and consumed over a couple of hours. Far less eucalyptus than our last bottle a year ago, which for me is a good thing, still plenty of mature black fruit, crushed leaves, and sun warmed leather. The texture was slightly dusty, despite being perfectly clean of all sediment - just a function of age, not preparation. Perhaps a little more mature than ideal, but still showing lots of energy and with a fully intact frame. We've had a lot of these other the years, and, while they are not as strong as a few years ago, it's a testament to the golden age of California wine that these are still so beautiful at nearly 50.
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3/26/2023 - vindictive wrote:
Still going strong Needs a few hours decanting Beautiful California wine from the golden age
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1/28/2023 - hahaha123 wrote:
Amazing 48 years wine!
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