Parker about Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1995
The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is slightly less impressive than when I tasted it last year, although still an outstanding wine. I may have caught it at a closed stage following bottling. There are 15,000-20,000 cases of Reserve Cabernet made, and in 1995, a quintessentially elegant style has been produced. The wine is less weighty than the 1994, 1991, or 1990. It has great promise and raw materials, with superb fruit and richness, medium body, and subtle lead pencil notes to go along with black currant, mineral, and pain grille scents and flavors. Based on this tasting, I would lower my overall rating, but it is still an exceptional California Cabernet Sauvignon made in a compellingly elegant, graceful style. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2018. Mondavi is adding a number of new regionally labeled Cabernet Sauvignons to their portfolio. In addition to their Oakville cuvee, they have a Stags Leap District Cabernet, and a single vineyard wine from their famous To-Kalon plantation.
Description
Land | United States of America |
Region | California |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | Cork closure |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Robert Mondavi, 7801 St. Helena Hwy 29, Oakville, CA, USA |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2040 |
Parker Punkte | 93 |
Jahrgang | 1995 |
California, United States of America
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Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1995

Robert Mondavi's 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is an outstanding wine from the renowned Napa Valley and is considered one of the winery's finest vintages. In the glass, this wine presents a deep, intense ruby red color with purple reflections that underscore its youthfulness and vitality.
On the nose, the Cabernet Sauvignon unfolds a complex and seductive bouquet dominated by ripe black fruits such as currants, blackberries, and plums. These fruity aromas are complemented by elegant nuances of cedarwood, tobacco, and spices derived from aging in high-quality oak barrels. Subtle hints of chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of coffee beans enhance the complexity of the aroma.
On the palate, the 1995 vintage is full-bodied and well-structured, with velvety, well-integrated tannins that lend the wine remarkable elegance. The ripe fruit aromas unfold harmoniously, supported by a lively acidity that provides freshness and balance. The finish is long and complex, with a wonderful interplay of fruit, spice, and a hint of oak that lingers long after.