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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet 2001
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 3:25 pm
by jester
Received a bottle of this as a gift the other day and curious as to any info all you forumites my be able to pass on.
Cheers
Jester
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:12 pm
by Serge Birbrair
I have 2 bottles and all people "in the know" suggest one thing:
keep it.
"Patience is a virtue"
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:18 pm
by Adam
Jester, this is one of the top wines from the Mondavi stable (Napa Valley), I actually prefer it over the Opus One etc, its a classic cab, almost margaux like.
These wines can stand the test of time easily and I suggest you lay it down for a good 6-10 years before approaching. The 2001 vintage is quite renowned...its a pretty special but pricey bottle.
Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 3:43 pm
by Mishy
Jester,
The Mondavi Reserve is their top wine and quite deservedly so, in spite of all the Mondavi crap that's been flowing around recently.
Opus is a completely 'other' venture.
The Reserve has held very steadfast in quality so far, but certainly and unfortunately at a very steep price.
Give it 10-15 years, and probably 20+ for those who love earth and cedar.
I'd give the '02 even more credit in terms of cellaring.
FYI - My 'wine moment', THE wine that changed my life was a Mondavi Reserve Cabernet '82.
- I kid you not.
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:39 am
by jester
Thanks for all your feedback folks
Cheers
Jester