1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
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In 1995, the Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville District is again outstanding. The wine reveals textbook cedar, cassis, and pain grille notes in the nose, terrific fruit intensity and purity, medium to full body, and excellent harmony among its elements. This has resulted in an authoritatively flavored yet graceful Cabernet Sauvignon that will benefit from 2-5 years of cellaring, and keep for two decades. Mondavi is adding a number of new regionally labeled Cabernet Sauvignons to their portfolio. In addition to their Oakville cuvee, they have a Stags Leap District Cabernet, and a single vineyard wine from their famed To-Kalon plantation. Tel. (707) 259-9463 and (800) MONDAVI; Fax (707) 963-1007.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Aroma of plum, cherry, currant, tobacco and roasted nuts. Larger-scaled and fatter than the above, which is almost delicate by comparison. Lovely middle-palate sweetness and harmoniousness. The substantial tannins hit the palate quite late and coat the mouth. Rather sophisticated cabernet, and a strong '95.
About the producer
Robert Mondavi is a name known the world over. The ambitious businessman created his eponymous winery in 1966 to produce world-class wines in Napa, pioneering quality winemaking and becoming a champion for the region.