2001 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
| Vineyard: | Robert Mondavi Winery |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red |
| Region: | United States > California |
| Other Vintages: | 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1989 1988 1987 1987 1987 1985 1984 1978 1977 1976 1975 NV |
| Drink By: | 2012 |
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...
Expert Reviews
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International Wine CellarDeep 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.
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Wine Advocate
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Wine Spectator
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Robert Parker
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Vintage ChartRating for United States-California: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'r$180