Robert Mondavi Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0102 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Had this a year ago & set down another bottle. A special wine not produced every vintage, BDX presents a different expression of Oakville in a Bordeaux blend of Cab Sauv and small bit of Cab Franc. The wine sat on French oak (32% new) for 29 months. Aromas of rich ripe berry fruit, sweet oak spice & cedar notes. On the palate blackberry & sweet cherry flavor with cacao & cedar spice, great balance & structure. Soft tannins, balanced acidity on a lingering finish ending with a slight earthy character. Nice!

Had this a year ago & set down another bottle. A special wine not produced every vintage, BDX presents a different expression of Oakville in a Bordeaux blend of Cab Sauv and small bit of Cab Franc. The wine sat on French oak (32% new) for 29 months. Aromas of rich ripe berry fruit, sweet oak spice & cedar notes. On the palate blackberry & sweet cherry flavor with cacao & cedar spice, great balance & structure. Soft tannins, balanced acidity on a lingering finish ending with a slight earthy character. Nice!

Nov 6th, 2018
Matt Sterr

Loving the ‘13 Oakville wines from Mondavi right now.

Loving the ‘13 Oakville wines from Mondavi right now.

Nov 28th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Oakville Cab has an alluring dark purple, almost inky color with loads of blue and black fruit aromas. The wine is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot & 2% Malbec and aged in French oak (72% new) for almost 2 years. The taste reveals powerful complex flavors, blackberry and sweet plums with sweet spice, oak and earthy notes. Well balanced with good acidity and big developed tannins. Full-bodied finishes smooth ending with cacao and wood spice. Delightful!

Oakville Cab has an alluring dark purple, almost inky color with loads of blue and black fruit aromas. The wine is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot & 2% Malbec and aged in French oak (72% new) for almost 2 years. The taste reveals powerful complex flavors, blackberry and sweet plums with sweet spice, oak and earthy notes. Well balanced with good acidity and big developed tannins. Full-bodied finishes smooth ending with cacao and wood spice. Delightful!

Aug 2nd, 2017
David Walser

An OK wine, nothing special.

An OK wine, nothing special.

Apr 7th, 2022
Steven Lee

xmas 2021 bottle 5. Classic nose of napa. Blue fruit, mineral and raspberry nose. Deep sweet. But the palate is not as good as the nose. Slightly bitter tannin

xmas 2021 bottle 5. Classic nose of napa. Blue fruit, mineral and raspberry nose. Deep sweet. But the palate is not as good as the nose. Slightly bitter tannin

Dec 27th, 2021
Leigh Ann Labate

I was excited for this rm, but didn’t love it as much as the Pinot private selection. It’s heavy

I was excited for this rm, but didn’t love it as much as the Pinot private selection. It’s heavy

Nov 28th, 2019
Ryan Vento

A very appealing selection, especially to sip on while putting up Christmas decorations 🎄 Cinnamon-dusted dark cherries, menthol, vanilla, cocoa, wet leather, and musty cardboard (which will dissipate as it opens up). Delicious wine.

A very appealing selection, especially to sip on while putting up Christmas decorations 🎄 Cinnamon-dusted dark cherries, menthol, vanilla, cocoa, wet leather, and musty cardboard (which will dissipate as it opens up). Delicious wine.

Nov 28th, 2018
Alan Hense

Nice. Simple. Cassis, oak, needs a bit more acidity.

Nice. Simple. Cassis, oak, needs a bit more acidity.

Sep 16th, 2018
Sandra Hamamoto

Tasty, juicy wine

Tasty, juicy wine

Sep 11th, 2018
Nancy Paskovich

Nice wine. Very good with Italian and bread.

Nice wine. Very good with Italian and bread.

May 19th, 2018