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Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

The 2016 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine expert Bruce Schoenfeld on Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - an internationally acclaimed red from California.
Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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Wine Name
Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Wine Producer
Robert Mondavi Winery

Score
98

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Cabernet Sauvignon

Country
United States

Vintage
1987

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Bruce Schoenfeld: This is a gorgeous example of Napa Cabernet from a low-yield vintage that received much praise on release and has lived up to it. What’s most impressive 29 years later is its persistence, coupled with a nimbleness in the mouth that could serve as an example for California winemakers of today. The Cabernet Sauvignon is slightly green, meaning it tastes like Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit, tannin, and alcohol coexist harmoniously. I tasted this with no food to accompany it, and that’s a shame. I think it would have performed even better with dinner—something simple like roast chicken or braised beef. The fruit is still there.

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Wine expert Bruce Schoenfeld
Tastings year 2016
Region California
AppellationAVA
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