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2002 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
| Vineyard: | Robert Mondavi Winery |
| Price: | $109.00- $219.99 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Bright ruby. Deep, sappy aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, graphite, sassafras and espresso. Fat, rich and broad, with layered flavors of cassis, mocha and sexy oak. Offers an impressive combination of fullness and vibrancy. Finishes very long and fine, with cassis, mineral and sweet oak notes. I suspect this wine will develop in a more interesting way than many 2002s with even higher alcohol and lower acidity."-IWC 92-95 Points
"The stylish, elegant 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (8,3...
Expert Reviews
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines7% Merlot; 6%Cabernet Franc; 2% Petit Verdot; 2% Malbec. Here is a beautifully made wine that reminds that Cabernet is and should not be defined solely by ripeness and hard-charging oak, for, while it may have plenty of each, it shows exceptional balance and genuine finesse, and it is defined first and last by its precise and unwavering curranty fruit. It is wine with plenty of potential, its polish and poise notwithstanding, and it deserves at least a four or five years in the cellar in which to...
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International Wine CellarFull medium ruby. Vibrant, highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, violet and licorice. Juicy, lively and light on its feet, with cool, lifted flavors of blackberry, violet, mint and exotic spices. Today, this gives virtually no hint of dehydrated fruit. Offers terrific verve for the vintage, but the substantial ripe tannins call for at least five or six years of additional cellaring.
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Wine Advocate
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Robert Parker
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Wine Spectator
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Vintage ChartRating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>
