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2001 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Robert Mondavi Winery
Price: $109.00- $140.00
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California > Napa Valley
Other Vintages: 2009 2008 2006 2004 2000 1997 1994 1993 1992 1987 1985 1984
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"The best Reserve offering since 1994 is the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, a 13,000-case blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec and Petit Verdot. Half of the fruit emerges from the To-Kalon Vineyard. It possesses a pH of 3.7, and the alcohol is over 14%. Reminiscent of such vintages as 1990, 1991, and 1994, it boasts a saturated purple color as well as a sumptuous perfume of white chocolate, flowers, black currants, blackberries, and cigar smoke. Powerful, rich, and...
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Deep ruby. Reticent but highly nuanced nose hints at black raspberry, cassis, smoke, espresso and minerals. Very complex, rich and sharply focused, with captivating flavors of cassis, bitter chocolate, menthol, tobacco and earth. Rather backward wine, yet suave and seamless; this is balanced from the start but has the structure to develop in bottle for 15 to 20 years. Juicy finish features big, broad tannins and a sweet suggestion of chocolate. Wears its 14.6% alcohol gracefully.
  • Robert Parker
  • Wine Spectator
  • Wine Advocate
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    $180