Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.380 ratings
9.223 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
Ara Aslanian

Out of magnum, very balanced with soft tannins.

Out of magnum, very balanced with soft tannins.

Dec 25th, 2018
Eric Urbani

This week our group tasted nine Cabs from arround the world, all from the 2001. Really interesting what 20 years of aging can do depending on the terroir. Found it to be a bit tannic for my palate.

This week our group tasted nine Cabs from arround the world, all from the 2001. Really interesting what 20 years of aging can do depending on the terroir. Found it to be a bit tannic for my palate.

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2021
Michael Herzog

Wine of the night. Such awesome purity of fruit and the tannins are still very much present with a nice little lace of acidity. Great with a ribeye tonight. She’s a beaut.

Wine of the night. Such awesome purity of fruit and the tannins are still very much present with a nice little lace of acidity. Great with a ribeye tonight. She’s a beaut.

1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2020
LM Segal

Drank alongside an ‘01 To Kalon, the TK having marginally more pipe tobacco and compote dialed in. Superb, the TK a 95.

Drank alongside an ‘01 To Kalon, the TK having marginally more pipe tobacco and compote dialed in. Superb, the TK a 95.

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2020
Max Coane

My palate is so not used to wines like this anymore...

My palate is so not used to wines like this anymore...

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2014
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.1

Drinking well elegant not deep. Not very complicated but good

Drinking well elegant not deep. Not very complicated but good

Jun 9th, 2015
Carlo Mondavi

Owner/Winegrower RAEN Winery, Partner Continuum

9.5

Beautiful wine... I was in the cellar this year and remember how healthy the fruit and vineyard was... Chiseled rows by hand... This was back when my father was in charge of the vineyard and cellar. Farming was pure and clean. It's disappointing to see how the farming has changed post 2004 (after constellation took over)... With that said you can still find beautiful organic farming adjacent to where this came from via @Graeme MacDonald To Kalon vineyard (not named To Kalon even though it is historically a To Kalon Vinyard and site). That along with a few others are the real To Kalon and real wines worthy of collecting in this area today... But this wine was delicious.

Beautiful wine... I was in the cellar this year and remember how healthy the fruit and vineyard was... Chiseled rows by hand... This was back when my father was in charge of the vineyard and cellar. Farming was pure and clean. It's disappointing to see how the farming has changed post 2004 (after constellation took over)... With that said you can still find beautiful organic farming adjacent to where this came from via @Graeme MacDonald To Kalon vineyard (not named To Kalon even though it is historically a To Kalon Vinyard and site). That along with a few others are the real To Kalon and real wines worthy of collecting in this area today... But this wine was delicious.

Jun 6th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Aging like a champ, and still plenty of life ahead.

Aging like a champ, and still plenty of life ahead.

Apr 28th, 2015
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.1

Solid wine. Nice blend. Good fruit and structure. Drink now or feel confident laying down.

Solid wine. Nice blend. Good fruit and structure. Drink now or feel confident laying down.

Apr 26th, 2015
Chris MacLean

Interesting nose and there is some life left but the fruit is somewhat plummy and seems ready to retreat. For now, it's still balanced yet not really persistent.

Interesting nose and there is some life left but the fruit is somewhat plummy and seems ready to retreat. For now, it's still balanced yet not really persistent.

Apr 19th, 2015