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jason 
Napa Valley
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 | | 12-17-2004 08:18 PM |
| 1978 Robert Mondavi Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This was still kicking. It had a nose reminiscent of menthol or eucalyptus, along with dried cassis and dried plums. It did give off an aroma of earthiness as well showing a touch of hung game and wet stone; and a touch of autumn leaf and brush. In the mouth, the fruit has dropped off some, but still clings on with some dried currants and a hint of black date but is much more secondary now with flavors of spicy vanillin, a touch of leather and again the menthol character that many older Napa Cabs exhibit. Altogether it was quite pleasant and complex alone, but was dwarfed by its stable mates. I think it should be drunk up with all abandon after all it is ‘old’ Napa Cabernet, of very good quality I might add. I don’t think they make it like this anymore.-rv | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
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| | 12-17-2004 10:01 PM |
| Jason, great set of notes! Quick question, what is the "-rv" that recently started showing up in your notes indicitive of? | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
| ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 12-17-2004 10:07 PM |
| I've enjoyed this wine over the years and still have one left. When I had it last, it was showing now sign of passing its prime. The bottles have all been in my cellar since release. | | | |
| jason
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| 12-18-2004 07:25 PM |
| Eric,
It's a notation so I remember who the wines and notes were with. | | | | | Vine
Milwaukee, WI
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| | 10-12-2008 03:07 PM |
| - 1978 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/12/2008)
Popped and poured. Cork came out in 1 piece with relative ease. Deep garnet core, with a touch of ruby/orange bricking on the rim. Powerful nose.....full of mint, cassis, tobacco leaf, bay leaf & a touch of oregano. Medium body. Tannins are completely integrated. Very elegant and smooth with great flavors of cedar, cassis, a hint of blackberry & a touch of dill. Medium length finish is structured and lengthened by a touch of minerality. Beautifully aged Cabernet, a classic that is truly thought provoking. Could go for another 5 years but why wait?
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And if I were to score based on the emotions I felt while drinking a wine that was born the same year as myself, it would rate an unequivocal 100 points. (92 pts.)
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| Winetex
Austin, Texas
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| | 10-14-2008 06:46 PM |
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And if I were to score based on the emotions I felt while drinking a wine that was born the same year as myself, it would rate an unequivocal 100 points
You're just a spring chicken.  Birth year wines are cool alas mine are getting a bit long in the tooth.  | | | |
| Vine
Milwaukee, WI
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| | 10-14-2008 07:15 PM |
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Posted By Winetex on 10-14-2008 06:46 PM
And if I were to score based on the emotions I felt while drinking a wine that was born the same year as myself, it would rate an unequivocal 100 points
Birth year wines are cool alas mine are getting a bit long in the tooth.
c'mon 'tex, 33 isn't that old, is it?  | | | |
| Winetex
Austin, Texas
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| | 10-14-2008 07:57 PM |
| c'mon 'tex, 33 isn't that old, is it? Oh I can dream of days gone by. | | | |
| Vine
Milwaukee, WI
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| | 10-15-2008 01:50 AM |
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Posted By Winetex on 10-14-2008 07:57 PM
c'mon 'tex, 33 isn't that old, is it?
Oh I can dream of days gone by. or maybe just open up a bottle of bubbly and have fun???    | | | |
| Winetex
Austin, Texas
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| | 10-15-2008 08:45 AM |
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or maybe just open up a bottle of bubbly and have fun??? Yeah, that too! :) | | | |
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