USA, California, North Coast, Napa County (5/27/2007)
Thats the thing with older bottles......They take on a life of thier own even from the same case. This one was medium garnet and browning on the edges. The nose showed a little cork, on the palate the immediate thing is the cork, but its not corked. It has some dusty fruit of dried cherries and cassis. There is some cedar box as well as some vanilla bean. it seemd a bit tired but was still enjoyable in its own right. Just a little out of whack. (87 pts.)
Sunday, May 27, 2007
TN: 2001 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (5/27/2007)On track once again.
Intense vibrant hue od brick with dark purple edges. Great true cassis and currant nose.On the tonque there was the Mondavi signature of balance and finesse. Great understated cassis, currant, and dark cherry cola. There is a clean smooth tannin/acid base that makes this good with food as well as on its own. A 30 second aftertaste completed the package.
I have had this about a dozen times. I think this has emerged from its sleep and is willing to serve faithfully again. (91 pts.)
Intense vibrant hue od brick with dark purple edges. Great true cassis and currant nose.On the tonque there was the Mondavi signature of balance and finesse. Great understated cassis, currant, and dark cherry cola. There is a clean smooth tannin/acid base that makes this good with food as well as on its own. A 30 second aftertaste completed the package.
I have had this about a dozen times. I think this has emerged from its sleep and is willing to serve faithfully again. (91 pts.)
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