This has softened considerably since my last bottle several years ago. Nose is complex, with earth, cedar, cigar box, and an incense-like note. In the mouth, it’s rich but medium-bodied. The tannins that were so prominent a few years ago have significantly resolved. Entering (finally) its drinking window. — 5 months ago
13.5% Mondavi reserve from 1997. What a lot of fun to try. Not sure what kinda year this was in Napa, but this is delicious. Perfect pairing with prime steaks on the grill - tons of dark red fruit with great refinement and acid on the finish. Really excellent. — 9 months ago
2018 vintage on 5/17/25 with homemade pizza. It was good but not knock your socks off. — 3 months ago
Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 7 months ago
Eric Zimmerman
good pricey but less than 2x markup at $200+ — 16 days ago