1992 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 98 points

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  2/6/2024 - WojteG Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Oh ladies and boys!
  The good news is this wine is another winner, the bad news - my wife likes it so much that unfortunately I have to share the bottle 50/50 and believe me it doesn't happen too often.
  Smell? Strong, strong, strong aromas of barnyard, earth, tobacco, leather. On the other side - plum, ripe red cherry, black currant, maple syrup ( o yes, this syropy wonderful sweetness!), vanilla and what the hell I don't know how to name many others.
  Great balance between earth and heaven.
  Taste?
  Also great
  Wonderful balance and harmony! Soft, but velvety texture. My favorite flavor - black currant plays big drama here ( in PN?, you bet). What else? Plum, red cherry, raspberry and red currant ( no surprise this time), milk chocolate. Spice from the beginning to the end. Tannins are soft, but visible.
  Give me more spice and acidity and I give you 100 points
  Not enough 'kick' for me, but this is 41 year old juice!
  ...
  Shame on you W.G. to complain about small details and... don't be so picky next time
  
  🙄
  
  I'm slowly drinking my third and last glass ( blame my wife 😉) and... fruit aromas go ahead of "earth" aromas ( more balance).
  Taste - more spice, but at the same time the wine is more mellower ( remember it's all about balance and harmony).
  Much longer finish( suddenly grippy tannins came from nowhere).
  I have no choice, but to upgrade this wine from 97 to 98
  
  I just finished my third glass and it's official. I'm the first to introduce a new category in wine reviews - happiness.
  Forget about how expensive wine was, about wine critics, about Vivino ratings, about AOC AC/DC QPR and other mumbo jumbo
  How about a single wine sip?
  Does it make you smile?
  Does it make you forget about troubles around you and around the world?
  Do you want to share the bottle with family or with strangers?
  Do you happy here and now?
  This is the most important thing during 🍷 consumption

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