Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.258 ratings
9.211 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
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

06 in an awesome spot. Always love Mondavi reserve.

06 in an awesome spot. Always love Mondavi reserve.

Aug 11th, 2023
Kevin Arndt

Specialist Grand Vin Colorado

9.3

One of the great vineyards and legendary wineries of Napa.

One of the great vineyards and legendary wineries of Napa.

Dec 25th, 2018
Shay A
9.3

I had a glass at pop and pour to see where this was…the aromatics (roasted/muddled ripe raspberries and black cherries, currant, graphite, herbal spice), front and mid palate (fig, dark cocoa dusted dates, soft ripe red and black fruits) were excellent but the finish really showed it’s 15.5ABV…like a heat seeking missle. After re-corking and coming back to it 5-6hrs later, it had softened and integrated a bit as the finish seemed to dial in the flavors. The acidity was still very nice and while the tannins are softening, it’s got good grip. The alcohol has me wondering how this will hold up in the long term, but it’s drinking now if you can give it a few hours of air.

I had a glass at pop and pour to see where this was…the aromatics (roasted/muddled ripe raspberries and black cherries, currant, graphite, herbal spice), front and mid palate (fig, dark cocoa dusted dates, soft ripe red and black fruits) were excellent but the finish really showed it’s 15.5ABV…like a heat seeking missle. After re-corking and coming back to it 5-6hrs later, it had softened and integrated a bit as the finish seemed to dial in the flavors. The acidity was still very nice and while the tannins are softening, it’s got good grip. The alcohol has me wondering how this will hold up in the long term, but it’s drinking now if you can give it a few hours of air.

1 person found it helpfulSep 28th, 2021
Jeff Mastin

Great structure with smooth tannins and still plenty of fruit and spice. Black Cherry, Vanilla and cloves. Drink now!

Great structure with smooth tannins and still plenty of fruit and spice. Black Cherry, Vanilla and cloves. Drink now!

Jan 24th, 2016
Jeff Mastin

Integrated -balanced- smooth -fantastic

Integrated -balanced- smooth -fantastic

Nov 13th, 2015
Peter Granoff MS

Master Sommelier, Founder/Partner Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant

9.6

With all the fuss about "cult" (I hate the term applied to wine) Napa Cabernets, it is easy to dismiss the old guard - too easy. This Mondavi Reserve is a wine I wish I had in my cellar.

With all the fuss about "cult" (I hate the term applied to wine) Napa Cabernets, it is easy to dismiss the old guard - too easy. This Mondavi Reserve is a wine I wish I had in my cellar.

Apr 8th, 2013
Todd Anderson

Great old school Napa Cab - lots of great dirt and the fruit is still fresh but not overly so. Drink now.

Great old school Napa Cab - lots of great dirt and the fruit is still fresh but not overly so. Drink now.

Aug 1st, 2021
Joel Neal

Cedar, currant, subtle dark berry and game. Nice tannins. Non-optimum storage, well-stored could go quite a bit longer

Cedar, currant, subtle dark berry and game. Nice tannins. Non-optimum storage, well-stored could go quite a bit longer

Dec 23rd, 2019
Stuart Scheff

Expressive deep dark fruit. Classic oak flavor and perfect back end tannins

Expressive deep dark fruit. Classic oak flavor and perfect back end tannins

Jan 23rd, 2019
Eddy Ho

Enjoy fully favorite of Cab and its Oak. Look forward the next bottle.

Enjoy fully favorite of Cab and its Oak. Look forward the next bottle.

May 14th, 2017