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Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(1996)
- Winery:
- Robert Mondavi Winery
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- berry, fruit, complex, cabernet sauvignon, red grape, smooth, black fruit, resinous, balance, color descriptors
Hand-harvested into small bins
• Hand-sorted on tables in To Kalon Fermentation Cellar
• Gravity-flow movement of must and wine
• Fermented in traditional oak tanks and gently pressed in a traditional basket press
• 35 days extended skin contact (maceration) for softening of tannins
• 18 months (539 days) aging in French oak château barrels, 75% new French oak barrels
Appellation:
Napa Valley
Grape Sourcing:
81% Oakville AVA, including 53% To Kalon Vineyard; 19% Stags Leap District
Varietal Composition:
86% read more...Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Cabernet Franc
2% Petit Verdot
Aroma:
In the nose, ripe black fruit aromas merge with hints of cedar, black licorice and a pinch of nutmeg and clove.
Appearance:
The wine’s deep, dark color signals the density of its flavors and opulent texture.
Tasting Notes:
In the mouth, the wine has a silky entry. Dense, fleshy flavors of blackberry, black plum and cassis envelop the mid-palate, enhanced by elegantly powerful tannins. The rich finish lasts forever. A freshly youthful wine with the confident authority that comes from excellent vineyard sources and superlative winemaking. (hide)
• Hand-sorted on tables in To Kalon Fermentation Cellar
• Gravity-flow movement of must and wine
• Fermented in traditional oak tanks and gently pressed in a traditional basket press
• 35 days extended skin contact (maceration) for softening of tannins
• 18 months (539 days) aging in French oak château barrels, 75% new French oak barrels
Appellation:
Napa Valley
Grape Sourcing:
81% Oakville AVA, including 53% To Kalon Vineyard; 19% Stags Leap District
Varietal Composition:
86% read more...Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Cabernet Franc
2% Petit Verdot
Aroma:
In the nose, ripe black fruit aromas merge with hints of cedar, black licorice and a pinch of nutmeg and clove.
Appearance:
The wine’s deep, dark color signals the density of its flavors and opulent texture.
Tasting Notes:
In the mouth, the wine has a silky entry. Dense, fleshy flavors of blackberry, black plum and cassis envelop the mid-palate, enhanced by elegantly powerful tannins. The rich finish lasts forever. A freshly youthful wine with the confident authority that comes from excellent vineyard sources and superlative winemaking. (hide)
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June 2007
- The complexity of flavors and exceptional elegance of our 1996 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the diversity of outstanding terroirs of Napa Valley. Notes of cassis, ripe berry, plum, spices, violets and chocolate unfold in the intriguing aromas and velvety flavors. Napa Valley's 1996 vintage yielded a small crop of intensely flavored grapes, giving this Cabernet Sauvignon remarkable richness, concentration and length on the palate.
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June 2007
- Our 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes the rich character and soft, approachable tannins of the vintage. With the seasons 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 gratin of potatoes with white truffle oil, is one of our favorite pairings. It is also elegant served read more...with a cheese course, such as aged Gouda with toasted almonds. (hide)
- Decanter
- 3/5
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May 2008
- Closed nose, with a hint of mint of mint. Delicious, opulent palate of supple blackberry fruit; good acidity on the finish.
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June 2007
- Nuances of spice, cedar forest and licorice lead to rich layers of cassis, boysenberry and black cherry which slowly unfold on the palate. The wine is complex with broad, muscular tannins, excellent structure and a long, velvety finish.
- Wine Advocate # 120
- Dec-98
- 92/100
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April 2008
