2002 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch
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Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - My last bottle of three purchased over the last 8-12 months. Bottle 1 was outstanding, bottle 2 was corked, and thankfully bottle 3 was equally as outstanding as the first one. Such a great value if you can find some of these.
No need for a decant (unless getting off the sediment). Just a wonderfully balanced and mature Napa Cabernet. Soft and muddled red and black fruits hit you as the cork is removed. Fig, sweet pipe tobacco, and leather eventually come around, with some funk. Totally seamless and integrated on the palate showing more soft muddled fruits (raspberries, black cherries, black currant) with a really pretty high note (not quite mint), graphite, mocha and dark cocoa powder. Gorgeous finish.
While not getting any better, this 20yr old Napa Cabernet is drinking superb, and is worth picking up if you see any! Plenty of structure still in place.
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Comment posted by Shay.Aldriedge:
1/1/2024 11:00:00 PM - Found another bottle. Here we are 18 months later and I’d say this has dipped slightly, but just barely. Poured for a Bordeaux lovers crowd, it was well received and stood toe to toe with an ‘03 Araujo Eisele. I’d happily buy more if I came across them.