A beautifully aged Burgundy-esque Pinot that has an immediate floral aroma upon opening. Delightfully drank all 3 bottles with a few friends who all agreed that the its 20 years in hiding was well worth the wait. Perhaps a bit light, but still had plenty of core flavor. Mondavi's French buddies taught him well!
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I am such a CAB and Sangiovese fanatic that I had a hard time interpreting the beauty of a 20 year old Pinot. This Mondavi Reserve is very special. Has a slight musty aroma upon opening that translates into a wonderful juice that is much thinner than any CAB but is a well balanced mature Pinot.
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Pinot Noir Best Bottle (Zurich): Tasted blind: This wine was the positive surprise at this extensive pinot tasting. Originally placed in the same flight with the Burgundy pinots out of the 70s as I expected it to be past its prime. But quite the opposite happened, the wine was still fully present, having a wonderful nose of tobacco, fresh citrus flavors and Earl Grey tea. The taste shows berries and again tea notes. Quite long and complex. Great effort from Mondavi. Drink now - 2020.
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11/6/2015 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 92 Points
A beautifully aged Burgundy-esque Pinot that has an immediate floral aroma upon opening. Delightfully drank all 3 bottles with a few friends who all agreed that the its 20 years in hiding was well worth the wait. Perhaps a bit light, but still had plenty of core flavor. Mondavi's French buddies taught him well!
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10/10/2015 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 90 Points
I am such a CAB and Sangiovese fanatic that I had a hard time interpreting the beauty of a 20 year old Pinot. This Mondavi Reserve is very special. Has a slight musty aroma upon opening that translates into a wonderful juice that is much thinner than any CAB but is a well balanced mature Pinot.
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8/24/2013 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pinot Noir Best Bottle (Zurich): Tasted blind: This wine was the positive surprise at this extensive pinot tasting. Originally placed in the same flight with the Burgundy pinots out of the 70s as I expected it to be past its prime. But quite the opposite happened, the wine was still fully present, having a wonderful nose of tobacco, fresh citrus flavors and Earl Grey tea. The taste shows berries and again tea notes. Quite long and complex. Great effort from Mondavi. Drink now - 2020.
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