Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley 2009 750ml

Robert Mondavi founded his Oakville winery in 1966, and the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, built largely around the historic To Kalon Vineyard, became the bottling that helped put Napa Valley on the world stage. The 2009 blends 88% Cabernet Sauvignon with 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, and a moderate growing season gave it a classic, balanced profile. Now well into maturity, it shows blackcurrant, tobacco and cedary spice with an earthy, savory edge on a full-bodied, layered and beautifully textured palate. Jeb Dunnuck, tasting it at ten years old, judged it to be in the early stages of its prime drinking window. Enjoy it now and over the next decade.