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Critic Reviews (9)
Tasted from magnum: A rich, deep, concentrated and absolutely sophisticated cabernet sauvignon. Beautifully polished,...
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The aridity of 2013 has now translated into some lovely development in bottle that trials and tribulates with its...
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I’ve tasted a lot of Mondavi cabernet most of my adult lifetime. There have been many memorable bottles from the 1968...
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Tasted from magnum: Mondavi's 2013 cabernet, from magnum, finds a comfortable balance between well-measured fruit and...
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The Napa Valley series Cabernet from Mondavi remains a solid, value example of Napa. It hasn't followed the sweet,...
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This is made I see 15% alcohol on a Californian wine label and I am delighted: at least, the wine might be too sweet,...
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The 2013 is a fine complex vintage of this California classic with aromas of black cherry, dried leaves, some dusty...
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Quite surprising as there is a lot of tannin. A bit closed for the moment, as the dark fruit notes seem to be held in...
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This is a ripe, soft and open-knit, fleshy cabernet. The fruit is ripe cassis, menthol, chocolate but some resin as...
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Community Reviews (5)
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Linear in tasting, but may evolve in time
Description: Deep ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features cedar, plums, mulberry, blackcurrants, cassis, licorice, turmeric, espresso, dried Provencal herbs, spinach and spearmint. Medium body with medium+ tannins, good acidity, a long length and alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: Some heat from the 14.5% alcohol on the finish
Interesting Point: Unusual high 15% alcohol for a Napa Cab, but lucky that it doesn’t show it on the taste
Drink on its own in the next 5 to 10 years on its own or pair it with Braised Pork Shanks with Peppers and Oregano.
Tasted: 6 Oct 2015
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5/10 (Sale price: 8.5+/10) Total: 17+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+
LCBO: 255513
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