Please wait ...
2002 Mondavi, Robert Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon: 1500ml
$199.99
points awarded:
ST 9288 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2012
This iconic winery in Oakville has meant so much to not only me, but wine lovers throughout the United States. However, Robert Mondaviā_Ts 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is somewhat of a disappointment. Made from a final blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, it is a somewhat restrained, mid-weight effort that finishes narrowly and abruptly on the palate. I even asked the Napa Valley Vintnersā_T Association (where my tastings were being held) to open a second bottle, and it was identical to the first. Red fruits, earth, incense, black currants and a hint of mint were all present, and while this cuvee is very good, it is not at the level of achievement one expects of this great brand and winery. Fully mature, yet capable of lasting another 10-15 years, this wine would benefit from more stuffing, complexity and gravitas.
92 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2005
...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...
![See [MERCHANT NAME] Reviews at Bizrate.com](http://medals.bizrate.com/medals/dynamic/178616_medal.gif){kind=small}
