AND THE WISE CRITICS ALL SMILED…
$225 VALUE
Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, make the sage frolic, and the
serious smile.
Homer, The Odyssey
2007 Robert Mondavi
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Two bottles, 750ml
From the expressive terroir of Robert Mondavi's premier To Kalon Vineyards comes
this classic California Cabernet, ripe with blue and black fruits, mineral-laced dark
berries, and powerful, integrated tannins for which this vineyard is known. And
WOW, the critics could not agree more -- just read for yourself:
95+ Points, Robert Parker: The full-bodied, powerful, pure 2007 Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve is another outstanding effort revealing notes of spring flowers,
toasty oak, crème de cassis, licorice, and graphite. One would have to go back to
the 1990, 1991, 2001, or 2002 to find a Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve this
impressive. The 2007 should evolve for 20-25 years. December 2009.
95 Points, Wine Spectator: A wonderful expression of stylish Cabernet that's ripe,
fleshy, complex and layered, highlighting ripe currant, wild berry and blueberry,
with touches of cedar and cigar box. The flavors gain traction on the finish. Drink
now through 2022. 9,590 cases made. James Laube, September 30, 2010.
95 Points, Wine Enthusiast: Bone dry and utterly balanced, with deeply powerful,
long-lasting flavors of blackberries and black currants and an intense, but
integrated, coating of smoky oak. But it’s also very tannic. Nothing soft about this
wine. As fine a cellar candidate as any Mondavi Reserve in years. Should develop
for 12, 15, even 20 years. Steve Heimoff, October 01, 2010.
Made available through the donations of Janet & Clyde Ostler, Nancy & Scott
Lockard, and Libby & Adam Tracy