Imagine trying to make a bottle worthy of a Napa Valley legend, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of what is perhaps THE iconic Napa Valley winery, and making 18,000 cases of it and keeping the price reasonable, considering the source. Have no fear — winemaker Genevieve Janssens proves more than up to the task of paying proper tribute to the visionary winery namesake with this Right Bank inspired blend. Delivering lush black fruit, cardamom spice, tea, dried herbs, supple fine grained tannins, and a long finish that is already well integrated, it promises to increase its enjoyment factor with extended aging. Cheers to the Maestro!
Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley (California) 2013
By Rich Cook