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10-14-2009, 07:03 AM
2001 Robert Mondavi
"Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine [size=1](1-Bottle)
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[i]Anyone familiar with these wines know they are rare, collectible and exhibit exceptional drinkability.
Bidding starts conservatively at $59.00[/i]
Description
Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon from Robert Mondavi California. The best Reserve offering since 1994 is the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec and Petit Verdot.
"Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine [size=1](1-Bottle)
[/size]
[i]Anyone familiar with these wines know they are rare, collectible and exhibit exceptional drinkability.
Bidding starts conservatively at $59.00[/i]
Description
Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon from Robert Mondavi California. The best Reserve offering since 1994 is the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec and Petit Verdot.
REVIEWS:
Wine Advocate
The finest Private Reserve since the 1991, 1990, and 1987, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve is extraordinary. There are 8,000 cases of this blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and small dollops of Merlot as well as Petit Verdot. A perfume of smoke, camphor, creme de cassis, cedar, and fruitcake is accompanied by a gentle giant of a wine. Powerful and impeccably balanced, with outstanding concentration, well-integrated wood, acidity, and tannin, and a long, nearly 60-second finish, this saturated ruby/purple-hued effort is a prodigious example of Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: now-2020+.
Score: 94. —Robert Parker, February 2005.
Wine Spectator
A superrich, polished, multifaceted wine, with layers of ripe currant, blackberry, herb, cedar, sage and a touch of pencil lead. Deep and concentrated, the flavors pour through on the finish, and while the tannins are chewy, the texture is supple. Best from 2005 through 2012.
Score: 94. —James Laube, November 15, 2004.
Wine Enthusiast
Contains 67% To Kalon Vineyard fruit. Still a baby. Closed, brooding, very deep, very dry. Fabulous cassis fruit, a huge wine. Lots of delicious, sweet new oak. Superbly balanced, impressive. Drinkable now, but best 2010-2020.
Score: 94. —Steve Heimoff, June 01, 2005.
Wine Advocate
The finest Private Reserve since the 1991, 1990, and 1987, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve is extraordinary. There are 8,000 cases of this blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and small dollops of Merlot as well as Petit Verdot. A perfume of smoke, camphor, creme de cassis, cedar, and fruitcake is accompanied by a gentle giant of a wine. Powerful and impeccably balanced, with outstanding concentration, well-integrated wood, acidity, and tannin, and a long, nearly 60-second finish, this saturated ruby/purple-hued effort is a prodigious example of Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: now-2020+.
Score: 94. —Robert Parker, February 2005.
Wine Spectator
A superrich, polished, multifaceted wine, with layers of ripe currant, blackberry, herb, cedar, sage and a touch of pencil lead. Deep and concentrated, the flavors pour through on the finish, and while the tannins are chewy, the texture is supple. Best from 2005 through 2012.
Score: 94. —James Laube, November 15, 2004.
Wine Enthusiast
Contains 67% To Kalon Vineyard fruit. Still a baby. Closed, brooding, very deep, very dry. Fabulous cassis fruit, a huge wine. Lots of delicious, sweet new oak. Superbly balanced, impressive. Drinkable now, but best 2010-2020.
Score: 94. —Steve Heimoff, June 01, 2005.
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