Mondavi - Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard Reserve 2012

WINE SPECTATOR: "Along with 2008, this is the best of the recent vintages. Dramatic, explosive flavors impart strength, personality and depth.—Robert Mondavi vertical (December 2015). Drink now through 2037. 7,269 cases made."

WEINWISSER: "Der berühmte «CSR» soll mit dem grossen 2012er erstmalig auch den Namen seiner kaum minder berühmten Oakville-Einzellage auf dem Etikett führen: To Kalon. Reines, reifes, intensives, harmonisches Bouquet von Sauerkirschen und Brombeeren, dazu Noten von Stroh oder Sisal. Vollmundig und elegant, mit prägnanten, etwas bitteren Tanninen, noch etwas trocknend, herbes Finish. Ein Klassiker in Bestform. 14,2 Vol.-%."

DECANTER: "One of Napa Valley’s classics, the 2012 Mondavi Reserve leads with notes of blackberry, black olive and earthy complexity. On the palate, savoury tannins and brightacidity bring balance to a wine bursting with the ripe fruit so characteristic of the vintage."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "This is a super Cabernet Sauvignon with a kiss of oak, smoke, blackberries, black cherries, licorice, fresh herbs and cocoa. The wine is sweet, polished, fresh, ripe and elegant, with soft tannins and a long finish."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "From one of the Napa Valley´s most historically famous sites, this Cab delivers a testament to gamy blackberry and blueberry alongside complex cassis, clove and black licorice. Full bodied and richly concentrated, it´s also soft and well integrated, entirely pleasurable now, with years to go in terms of structure and body. Cellar through 2027 and possibly beyond."