2005 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 1.5L
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Wine Type: | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation: | Oakville |
| Aging: | 18 months aging in French oak château barrels—60% new French oak |
| Alcohol %: | 15.3 |
| Tasting Notes: | 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec and 1% Merlot Seductive aromas of juicy berries mingle with violets and earthy black truffle. In the mouth, muscular tannins are sheathed in rich fruit—sun-ripened blackberry and plum interwoven with subtle oak and a touch of chocolate on the long finish. Harmonious and generous with excellent density. |
| Ratings: | Wine News - October/November 2008
Rated 93 points
"Violet hue. Pretty nose with tobacco, leather and plum scents. Nice blend of black fruit and graphite have the great backing of cedar-laced tannins. Tart, drying notes on the finish with hints of maple and focused finish." The Wine News - December / January 2008-09 "Other Outstanding Cabernets" Restaurant Wine Four-plus Stars - which means "Among the very best of its type for its price. Highly recommended." Ronn Wiegand had this to say "A rich, full bodied, lightly oaky Cabernet, with black currant, mint, kola nut, clove, toast and vanilla aromas/flavors. Very long finish. Excellent!" Food & Wine "30 Classic, New & Value Cabernets" by Ray Isle "Most of the grapes for this perfumed, almost lilac-scented red come from Mondavi's famed To Kalon vineyard, without question one of the greatest Cabernet vineyards in Napa Valley. Chewy dark cherry and blackberry fruit round out the lush flavor." International Wine Cellar - June 2009 Rated 91 Points |
Tasting Notes:
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec and 1% Merlot
Seductive aromas of juicy berries mingle with violets and earthy black truffle. In the mouth, muscular tannins are sheathed in rich fruit—sun-ripened blackberry and plum interwoven with subtle oak and a touch of chocolate on the long finish. Harmonious and generous with excellent density.
Ratings:
Wine News - October/November 2008
Rated 93 points
"Violet hue. Pretty nose with tobacco, leather and plum scents. Nice blend of black fruit and graphite have the great backing of cedar-laced tannins. Tart, drying notes on the finish with hints of maple and focused finish."
The Wine News - December / January 2008-09 "Other Outstanding Cabernets"
Restaurant Wine Four-plus Stars - which means "Among the very best of its type for its price. Highly recommended." Ronn Wiegand had this to say "A rich, full bodied, lightly oaky Cabernet, with black currant, mint, kola nut, clove, toast and vanilla aromas/flavors. Very long finish. Excellent!"
Food & Wine "30 Classic, New & Value Cabernets" by Ray Isle "Most of the grapes for this perfumed, almost lilac-scented red come from Mondavi's famed To Kalon vineyard, without question one of the greatest Cabernet vineyards in Napa Valley. Chewy dark cherry and blackberry fruit round out the lush flavor."
International Wine Cellar - June 2009 Rated 91 Points
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