Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) 2020 and crushed rocks are followed

and crushed rocks are followed by an elegant

opulent fruit

The fruit is exceptionally sweet and pure

grilled herbs and black fruit emerge from the glass

This is a terrific entry-level Pinot from Kosta-Browne

Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) 2020 and crushed rocks are followedAs for the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, this wine seems more subdued than it did last year and might be going through a relatively closed stage. As it sat in the glass, it took on an almost Ducru Beaucaillou or Leoville Las Cases St. Julien like character, with notes of minerals, cedar wood, black currants, tobacco, and spice. This is a rich, dark ruby purple colored wine with very complex aromatics, medium to full body, tight structure and plenty