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Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (1.5L)
Price: $189.99
Sale Price: $79.99
| Producer | Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 31463 |
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| Size | 1.5L |
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Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2018
Our Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is traditionally a blend of all five Bordeaux varietals, with the final blend crafted to showcase the vintage and the beautiful varietal character of fruit from our Oakville estates in a balanced, yet complex wine.
Nose: Intense and layered. Aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant (cassis), and dark plum are balanced by complex notes of dried herbs, violet, and tobacco. You’ll also find sweet spice, cedar, and cocoa from the high-quality oak.
Palate: Full-bodied and velvety. The palate is flooded with concentrated black fruit. What sets this wine apart is its structure—it has firm but remarkably polished tannins and a vibrant acidity that keeps it from feeling heavy.The "Oakville Dust"This wine often displays the famous "Oakville Dust," a unique mineral/earthy quality that adds a savory, dusty-earth complexity to the finish.
Finish: Exceptionally long and evolving, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, spice, and dark fruit.
Ratings
94 Points "Intense blackberries and black cherries on the nose lead to vivid focused cherries, blueberries and minty, spicy accents on the palate. Firm in tannins and fresh with good acidity, this outstanding wine is well-balanced. Enjoyable now but best from 2027."
-Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com, February 2024
93 Points "An extroverted style, with a burst of mint and boysenberry notes leading off, followed by steeped plum and black currant preserve flavors. There's a nice graphite note running underneath the fruit before this ends with a licorice accent that rounds off the finish. Drink now through 2038."
-James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, November 2024
Pairing
Premium Steaks: A Grilled Ribeye or New York Strip served with a red wine reduction. The fat in the steak softens the tannins perfectly.
Roasted Meats: Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb or slow-roasted Beef Tenderloin.
Savory Sides: Mushroom risotto, roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta, or potatoes au gratin.
Hard Cheeses: Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, extra-sharp Cheddar, or an Aged Gouda.
History
In 1966, Robert Mondavi opened the first major winery in Napa since prohibition. Moreover, he set out with an ambition: to make world class wines in Napa Valley. Wines so fine, they could rival the best European wines. While this ambition seems self-evident today, at the time it was nothing short of revolutionary, and many doubted it oculd ever be realized.
Robert Mondavi understood that to achieve his vision of crafting exceptional wines, he needed a vineyard of truly remarkable character. Drawing on his deep knowledge of Napa Valley, he recognized the promise of To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. Appreciating its extraordinary potential, Robert Mondavi was determined to make this vineyard the heart of his winery.
Robert Mondavi saw what few others did, that Napa Valley could rival the great wine regions of the world. He believed in wines that reflected their origin, shaped by soil, climate, and the hands that farm the land. He drew inspiration from the Old World. And also introduced innovative winemaking techniques that redefined standards of excellence. His vision helped define American fine wine and elevate Napa Valley to global renown. Today, that legacy continues. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to his enduring belief in this region’s greatness.
