2018 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
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A complex nose of fresh berries, olives, herbs & spices. Balanced, velvety palate with nice harmony & elegant tannins. Long, savory finish. Delicious. Drink or hold.
93 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com Jan 2021
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
The extraordinary quality of this wine originates in Napa Valley’s generous terroir. When I taste this, I’m reminded why Cabernet Sauvignon is the varietal on which Robert Mondavi built his reputation.
Genevieve Janssens Director of Winemaking
The grapes were hand-harvested in the cool of the morning, then gently destemmed and crushed. The wine was fermented in French oak tanks for soft, supple tannins, and then stainless steel tanks for purity of fruit expression. Twenty-four days of maceration maximized color and flavor extraction and polished the tannins for a lush, round mouthfeel. The new wine was transferred to 60-gallon French oak barrels (19% new) for malolactic fermentation and 16 months of aging to develop greater roundness and depth. Small percentages of complementary varieties were included in the blend to enhance the wine’s structure, balance, and complex flavor profile. The wine was bottled in April 2020.
A beautiful nose redolent of fresh, ripe blackberry and black plum jam, gently framed by notes of dried thyme and toast. On the palate, the wine is full and juicy, brimming with more black fruit and touches of bittersweet chocolate, mint, and dried straw. Generous and harmonious, with velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Napa Valley, California |
| Varietals | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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