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Younger, bigger, tighter than the ‘96. Lots of currants upfront; chocolate layer cake. Fairly tannic. A bit sharp in acids and lacks the elegance of ‘96. Should develop well after 2010. 1 Note
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Much lighter, more polished, forward than the ‘97. Delicate mouthfeel, with powerfully sweet creme de cassis flavors. Probably best now-2012. 1 Note
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Oaky. A bit backward, closed. Lots of primary fruit varietal character in the aroma. Coffee, smoke, ash, cedar. In the mouth, potent blackcurrants, cassis, massive middle. Wonderful tannins, rich, ripe, sweet. The finish is long and intense. 2006-2020. 1 Note
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68% To Kalon. Young. Cigar ash nose, blackberries, oak. A big, firm, assertive wine, fairly tannic. Scads of juicy cherries and blackberries. Very fine, lots of character and elegance. Drinks well now with rich fare through 2020. 1 Note
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Dark, ripe, rich and inviting. Char, vanilla, mocha, blackberry. Very rich and sweet but balanced. Tannins ripe, smooth, satisfying. Now-2012. 1 Note
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Minty, oaky, coffee and blalckberry aroma, gingersnap cookie. Tastes big, ripe, boldly tannic. Very dry. Not showing well, could improve after 2008. 1 Note
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Rich, dusty cocoa, blackcurrant, cherry aromas. Very rich, ripe, pure. Fabulously soft and smooth in the mouth, complex. Rich, sweet tannins. Dry and rich, with a very long, satisfying finish. Now-2020. 1 Note
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Opens with fabulous blackberry jam, mocha, cinamonny spice, oak, vanilla and sweet herb aromas. Then turns intense and concentrated, with cherry-blackberry and chocolate flavors smothered in big, smooth tannins. Really high quality. 1 Note
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92–94 Very young and tannic, and crisp with acids as well as heavily oaked. Rich, sweet core of black cherry, mocha and cassis fruit. Thick, huge, should age very well. 1 Note
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Starts out intense, nervous and taut with acidity and tannins, but is very concentrated in fresh blackberry-cherry fruit. Should age well. 1 Note
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Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997
