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1995 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve
Vineyard: Robert Mondavi Winery
Price: $125.00- $281.69
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California
Other Vintages: 2008 2007 2006 2002 1998 1996 1993 1992 1988 1987 1977 1976 1975
Drink By: 2006
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Our 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes the rich character and soft, approachable tannins of the vintage. With the season's long 'hang time' the small berries reached the desired state of ripeness where the tannins become very soft and supple. Even in its youth, this Reserve wine has tremendous fruit expression, depth, and a velvety texture. The outstanding natural balance, enhanced by gentle vinification, promises great ageing potential. Filet mignon with shiitake mushrooms, accompanied by a ...
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Deep, saturated red-ruby. Lively, complex aroma dominated by blackcurrant, licorice and tobacco. Sweet and quite deep but very tightly wrapped. Much more difficult to taste than it was prior to bottling. Finishes with tongue-saturating tannins. Very firmly structured; today, the wine acids and tannins have not yet harmonized. A drier, serious style of cabernet, in need of bottle aging.
  • Robert Parker
  • Wine Spectator
  • Wine Advocate
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 94 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    Drank at Kraft in Las Vegas