Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.232 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Into the neck fill. Tawny and transparent in the glass. Looks younger than it is. Great nose. Notes of sweet blackberry, cedar box, fig, molasses, cranberry and currant. Very complex. In the mouth it’s still got a bunch of fruit with balanced acidity and structure. Lasting finish. At 40 years old this still seems youthful. Wow. Blew away our expectations.

Into the neck fill. Tawny and transparent in the glass. Looks younger than it is. Great nose. Notes of sweet blackberry, cedar box, fig, molasses, cranberry and currant. Very complex. In the mouth it’s still got a bunch of fruit with balanced acidity and structure. Lasting finish. At 40 years old this still seems youthful. Wow. Blew away our expectations.

Aug 18th, 2018
Ted Kizor

Wow. It's been a while since I've had a wine that was so soft and together at the same time. Good acid, nice little anisette leathery redfruit thing going. Awesome from a 1.5L

Wow. It's been a while since I've had a wine that was so soft and together at the same time. Good acid, nice little anisette leathery redfruit thing going. Awesome from a 1.5L

May 9th, 2016
Michael Young

Area Manager/Italian Specialist Fine Wine Portfolio, Palm Bay International, Certified Sommelier Court of Master Sommelier, Certified Sommelier Associazione Sommelier Italiano

9.5

1978 Vintage. Awesome. How good California was. 13% alcohol. Global warming my ass.

1978 Vintage. Awesome. How good California was. 13% alcohol. Global warming my ass.

May 11th, 2015
Adam Jesberger

Drinking very well at 35 years of age! Very clean black fruit with balsamic and stinky earth. Love it!

Drinking very well at 35 years of age! Very clean black fruit with balsamic and stinky earth. Love it!

Mar 20th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.4

Magnum. Not so bad

Magnum. Not so bad

Jan 6th, 2014
Eric Taylor

Stunning!!!

Stunning!!!

Aug 6th, 2013
David Beckwith

Partner/Wine Advisor Grand Cru Wine Consulting

9.1

Super yummy magnum.

Super yummy magnum.

Dec 26th, 2012
Chris Broomell

Owner/Winemaker Vesper Vineyards

WTF mate!

WTF mate!

Jan 14th, 2015
Dan Wenner

Incredibly smooth with a porty note. Very thin consistency.

Incredibly smooth with a porty note. Very thin consistency.

Aug 6th, 2016
Ira Schwartz

Nice nose of leather and herbs. This is all about fruit that has fought the good fight. The wine's acid and fading tannins are carrying the wine.

Nice nose of leather and herbs. This is all about fruit that has fought the good fight. The wine's acid and fading tannins are carrying the wine.

Jun 4th, 2016