Robert Mondavi The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA 2021

Description

From Robert Mondavi Winery’s renowned To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, this Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the depth and structure of one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated growing sites. The 2021 blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec, aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. Aromas of blackberry, plum, fig and black tea leaf mingle with sage, tarragon and vanilla. The palate is rich and juicy, with concentrated dark fruit, baking spice, fine-grained tannins and a long, polished finish. 

James Suckling 94

“Intense blackberries and black cherries on the nose lead to vivid focused cherries, blueberries and minty, spicy accents on the palate. Firm in tannins and fresh with good acidity, this outstanding wine is well-balanced. Enjoyable now but best from 2027.” 

Vinous 94 

“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is almost all from To Kalon. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mocha and licorice all build nicely in the glass.” 

Wine Spectator 93

“An extroverted style, with a burst of mint and boysenberry notes leading off, followed by steeped plum and black currant preserve flavors. There's a nice graphite note running underneath the fruit before this ends with a licorice accent that rounds off the finish. Drink now through 2038.” 

Jeb Dunnuck 94

“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is straight-up fabulous, with pure cassis and darker blue-tinged fruit as well as notes of graphite, tobacco leaf, and spicy wood.”