Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007
Date of Tasting: 10 July 2015
Wine Type:
Red
Grape Varieties: 90% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Alcohol:
15.9%
Origin: California, USA
Appellation: Napa
Valley
Expect to Pay: ~
EUR110
Web: http://www.robertmondaviwinery.com/Chubby Appreciation: 95/100
Critics' Opinion: WA - 95/100, WS - 95/100, WE - 95/100, ST - 94/100, JS - 91/100, DC - 16/20, CT - 93/100
Appearance: Dark
crimson.
Aroma: Ripe
currants, cassis, oak, smoke and herbs.
Palate: So big. So
full. Monster. Yet it was dry and balance. Notes of black fruits. Very tannic
definitely. Long lasting finish.
When my palate is seeking for softer kind of wine day by
day, the big and broodingly bold Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon seems to be
overwhelming. I wouldn't say I dislike this one. Of course, it is fabulously
great. But it is just not my style. It is like a huge monster attacking. In
fact, it is so powerful and almost like port. One would definitely need a good
compliment dish to go along. It yields long aftertaste flavours. Still at least
10 more years to go for this Hulk.
Score Explanation
95+ = classic and
extraordinary
90+ = outstanding in its
class
85+ = recommended wine with
some degree of enjoyment
80+ = drinkable
occasionally
WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score
WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score
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