Deep enticing wild berry and blackcurrant fruit weaves harmoniously with layers of fragrant tobacco leaf forest floor and toast in a complex ribbon of flavor that flows into a deliciously long finish in this powerful yet refined taste of Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. A cabernet with form freshness and tension. Full body tight and refined tannins and a black currant blackberry and light chocolate aftertaste. Drink in 2018. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is another succulent expressive wine that should drink well with minimal cellaring. Mocha plums espresso dark spices and menthol all meld together. This is an unusually open juicy 2013 with plenty of flesh and near term appeal. 90-91 points Tightly wound with a muscular mix of lead pencil and graphite accenting the core of dense berry earth gravel and cedary oak notes. Slowly reveals black licorice anise and savory herb flavors but needs cellaring time. Best from 2019 through 2030.

Robert Mondavi The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley – 750 ml
$47.17