I was impressed. Deep dark color, more complex bouquet than I expected. Still too young but approachable. Lovely mix from dark fruit, espresso, tobacco, vanilla. Medium to long finish with remarkable tannins.
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Oakville AVA tasting (67 Pall Mall): So I was expecting to feel about Mondavi the way I do when I taste Banfi Brunellos - acknowledging that they're competent but frankly quite flat and uninspiring while smaller producers make the really good stuff. But I was totally wrong - I thought these wines were super. Really bracing acidity, leafy blackcurrant and floral lift. There's some grainy grip to the tannins. This really feels like a wine that will age with grace and is quite European in its attitude (although the fruit profile could really only be Napa). Really good.
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(Robert Mondavi, The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Oakville, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
3/8/2024 - shafer1994 Likes this wine: 93 Points
I was impressed. Deep dark color, more complex bouquet than I expected. Still too young but approachable. Lovely mix from dark fruit, espresso, tobacco, vanilla. Medium to long finish with remarkable tannins.
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5/11/2023 - Joshvoulters Likes this wine: 93 Points
Oakville AVA tasting (67 Pall Mall): So I was expecting to feel about Mondavi the way I do when I taste Banfi Brunellos - acknowledging that they're competent but frankly quite flat and uninspiring while smaller producers make the really good stuff. But I was totally wrong - I thought these wines were super. Really bracing acidity, leafy blackcurrant and floral lift. There's some grainy grip to the tannins. This really feels like a wine that will age with grace and is quite European in its attitude (although the fruit profile could really only be Napa). Really good.
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