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1988 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, North Coast, Napa County (1/24/2010)
My buddy brought this over for the Indy/Jets game. Purchased upon release from the American Consulate from when he lived in Australia. This bottle sure has some miles on it, I thought. Nevertheless, it was still a base neck fill. There was some very slight signs of seepage, so I was a little worried, though it turns out I did not need to be. Cork started to come out fairly easily, then broke, but the last 20% came out just fine. Immediate nose of mature California cabernet. This baby was not corked, nor flawed whatsoever. Popped and poured as we saw no reason to wait. Telltale Mondavi nose of blackberry, eucalyptus, and mint. Color amazingly dark almost all the way to the rim with only slight bricking. This is a 1988 regular Mondavi Cabernet? What a delightful, soft, mature, and really enjoyable cabernet. After the 90 minute mark some (slight) tannin arrived, then faded. Yes, this could go another 6 months to a year, but I’d drink up if I had any myself. (92 pts.)
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