Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
This entry was posted on 12/23/2006 11:31 PM and is filed under California Cabernets, good value wines.
Consumers looking for wines with snob appeal continue to spend upwards of $50 for the latest boutique Napa cab, while the value oriented wine lover gets just as good a wine from Robert Mondavi for about 20 bucks or less.
I had the 1997 Napa Cab from Mondavi in 2006. Still a great nose, dark color, and plenty of good black fruit smacking all over the palate.
Nudging very close to 4 star quality.
Those looking to get a more modern Monavi to put in their cellars should look at either the 2001, 2002, or 2003, all of which look like they have the stuffing to go for a decade or more.
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