1998 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet
Sauvignon Unfiltered Reserve Napa Valley

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 91 points

• rjswineblog wrote: 91 Points

  Friday, February 26, 2010 - Haven't had a Mondavi in a very long time and then picked up a case through the Constellation Brands Friends and Family at a great discount - so glad I did. But, it was a risk. The 2008 CA Cab vintage was rated as the lowest, at an 84, in the last 25 years. The best I can say is that somehow this wine snuck thorugh and has aged nicely. Dark cherry, blood orange, vanilla and herbs, with a good up-front, mellow mid-palate, then a nice lingering finish. The tannins have settled down considerably on this, but, even at 12 years old, it still could stand some time to get better. Wine Spectator gave this an 87 at time of release.

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