Enjoyed this for wife's bday outside on a beautiful day, with tomatoes, figs and blue cheese. Just lovely. Bright lemon, touch of petrol and very significant minerality... Beautiful balance but I'll tell you, this is drinking YOUNG. Would love to try this in 5-15 years. Has a lot to say at room temperature, hours later
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From 70yr old vines….100% SB, 147 cases…..another outstanding I Block…..bright and full of life…..creamy and vibrant yellow pitted, melon, grapefruit, tart lemon fruit….also with a little tropicalness with pineapple, banana skin and coconut water. The citrus is alive and dancing…but there is substantial cream and weight that really pleases the palate. Georgeous florals of lemon grass, blossoms, vanilla bean, white honey, coconut butter….plenty of minerality with crushed chalk and saline notes. So much expression and uniqueness……not only are you drinking tastiness…but history as well! Best wine Mondavi makes imo!
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10/4/2016 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 93 Points
Same as prior reviews. This is quite young and requires a long decant.
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9/9/2016 - Jahull03 wrote:
Enjoyed this for wife's bday outside on a beautiful day, with tomatoes, figs and blue cheese. Just lovely. Bright lemon, touch of petrol and very significant minerality... Beautiful balance but I'll tell you, this is drinking YOUNG. Would love to try this in 5-15 years. Has a lot to say at room temperature, hours later
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7/26/2016 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 93 Points
This bottle needed about 90 min to open up. The finish is outstanding. So much energy! Great balance. In prime and will hold for a while.
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1/11/2016 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding. Needs 20 min in glass to open. Excellent finish and balance, crisp and very light- a relative bargain when compared to white burgundy.
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5/14/2015 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine: 96 Points
From 70yr old vines….100% SB, 147 cases…..another outstanding I Block…..bright and full of life…..creamy and vibrant yellow pitted, melon, grapefruit, tart lemon fruit….also with a little tropicalness with pineapple, banana skin and coconut water. The citrus is alive and dancing…but there is substantial cream and weight that really pleases the palate. Georgeous florals of lemon grass, blossoms, vanilla bean, white honey, coconut butter….plenty of minerality with crushed chalk and saline notes. So much expression and uniqueness……not only are you drinking tastiness…but history as well! Best wine Mondavi makes imo!
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