1997 Oakville Estate Proprietary Red
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Deep garnet core with a hint of brick on the rim. Meaty, minty cassis. Thickly textured but velvety, packed with rich but slightly minty cassis fruit, seems very youthful. Had to check the label and make sure it really was 97. And not even starting to tire. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The powerful (14.1% alcohol), superb 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc) exhibits a complex, Pauillac-like nose of cedar, fruitcake, black currants, and spicy new oak. There is medium to full body, well-integrated sweet tannin and acidity, an opulent texture, and a layered, long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2025. Tel. (707) 226-1395 and (800) MONDAVI; fax (707) 251-4386
About the producer
Robert Mondavi is a name known the world over. The ambitious businessman created his eponymous winery in 1966 to produce world-class wines in Napa, pioneering quality winemaking and becoming a champion for the region.