This was a special wine tasting event because the line-up included a few wines with list prices over $100.<\/p>\n
The idea was to compare some nice Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from Oakville\/Rutherford AVA, Stags Leap AVA and Mount Veeder AVA.
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\nI don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know that we tasted enough to do just comparison, but it was a quite pleasant experience.<\/p>\n
Please note that my scores for these wines are in relation to each other, not for use in comparing with other Cabernet blends that I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve tasted. My score for the Magnificat is quite low considering that I generally really like this wine and purchase it quite often. I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think it tasted any worse than usual, but it didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hold up to the others on this list, some of which cost three times as much.<\/p>\n
2001 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
\n18 of 20 points
\nNice wood aromas, a bit of leather in a nice taste curve.<\/p>\n
1999 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
\n17 of 20 points
\nAroma is more subtle than the one above, a touch harsh on the finish.<\/p>\n
2002 Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat
\n16 of 20 points
\nI generally love this wine, but it didn’t show well with the rest of the lineup. The first bottle was faulty. But the second was fine. Dry, black cherry and toasted oak flavors.<\/p>\n
2002 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
\n17.5 of 20 points
\nA lot of tannin, the taste curve falls off too quickly, but it tastes good.<\/p>\n
2001 Mount Veeder Winery Reserve Napa Valley
\n19.5 of 20 points
\nMocha, touch of coffee and dark cherry flavors. Very nice.<\/p>\n
1998 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
\n20 of 20 points
\nBest wine of the line-up. It could stand to sit another 5-10 years.<\/p>\n
2000 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To Kalon Vineyard
\n20 of 20 points
\nSecond best wine of the line-up. It is ready to drink right now.<\/p>\n
2001 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley
\n19.7 of 20 points
\nVery good, but very young. It needs to sit for a least five years, fifteen would be better.<\/p>\n
2001 Rosenblum Cellars Napa Valley Holbrook Mitchell Trio
\nAfter the regular tasting was over, someone opened a bottle of this one. It was quite nice. Extremely rich dark fruit such as black cherry and blackberry. A bit of chocolate and a touch of spice plus a very creamy-smooth finish made this one a great experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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