Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013
(SKU 255513, $34.49 tax included, WS90 pts)
I saw this wine on sale at the LDB stores $6 off
regular price. I haven't seen a decent Napa
wine at this price for a long time, so I decided to try it. It was a full body
Napa Cab with quite a bit of tannins still. The nose was fruity and the taste was filled with loads of berries. I drank
it with some take-out Chinese food but it did not matter since it was very
powerful. Of course it will go better with a nice piece of steak or some rack
of lamb. Wine Spectator indicated that it is good from 2016 to 2028, so it was
still early to drink. I suggest decanting for an hour or two. Mondavi had been
one of my favourte wineries and their Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve had
always been a powerful red wine to be enjoyed especially on Princess Cruises
for a great bargain. At this sale price, this is a better deal than most B. C.
wines. There is ample stock in the LDB stores.
