Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Deep, dark inky color signals the wine's intensity. Aromas of wild blueberry contain hints of black olive and spicy vanilla from oak aging. Powerful tannins are chewy and generous, and beautifully balanced by the wine's equally dense flavors of black fruits—blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry and crème de cassis. Vibrant and alive with fresh acidity. Blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc. Critical Acclaim 94 Wine Enthusiast This is a very fine, high level Cabernet that shows the impeccable nature of Mondavi Reserve. Yet it’s also very tannic and far from being drinkable. Shows a vast repository of black currant, blackberry, black cherry and new oak flavors wrapped into a smooth, velvety mouthfeel whose finish goes on forever. Masculine and authoritative, it should continue to improve for many years. Drink now, with decanting, and through 2017, at least. 92 Wine Spectator The Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve] Weaves together a c