89
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, Mondavi’s
least expensive Cabernet Sauvignon, is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7%
Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and other grapes. It has a healthy
deep ruby/purple color, with a pleasant nose of black fruits intermixed
with hints of charcoal and spice, delicious, sweet fruit, medium
body, and nice suppleness and flesh. Given that discounters will
probably price this wine in the low twenties, this could be an outstanding
bargain. It is no doubt a tribute to the talents of their director
of winemaking, Genevieve Janssens. Drink '10 - '20. |
89
Wine Spectator
Notably herbal, showing bay leaf and mint notes,
along with plenty of currant, earth, mineral and dried berry flavors
to fill in the gaps. Full-bodied and firmly tannic, ending with
complex black licorice and wet stone flavors. Best from '12 through
'20. |