Amidst all the tumult and change in the world of California wine, where claims about restraint continually run counter to the reality of excess, a few things stay the same. One is the style of Cabernet made by Genevieve Janssens at Robert Mondavi. Year in and year out, she crafts beautifully proportioned wines with a wealth of flavor and excellent balance. This is an excellent example. It’s deliciously reassuring.
Robert Mondavi, Oakville (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
By Paul Lukacs