Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) 2020 grilled herbs and black fruit

grilled herbs and black fruit emerge from the glass

The 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has a deep ruby/purple color

and has a long

The talented Austin Peterson makes the wines

This is a terrific entry-level Pinot from Kosta-Browne

Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 1997 (750ml) 2020 grilled herbs and black fruitAs for the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, this wine seems more subdued than it did last year and might be going through a relatively closed stage. As it sat in the glass, it took on an almost Ducru Beaucaillou or Leoville Las Cases St. Julien like character, with notes of minerals, cedar wood, black currants, tobacco, and spice. This is a rich, dark ruby purple colored wine with very complex aromatics, medium to full body, tight structure and plenty