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Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Wine Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Central Coast, California, United States

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Robert Mondavi Winery

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Great roundness and juiciness to the fruit with notes of blackberry, plum and mocha. Full-bodied and ever so supple. Perfect for a dinner party.

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This Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was reviewed on August 15, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 392225
  • $13.17 
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Reviews and Ratings

Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This is a good expression of a California Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Rick Boyer did a good job making a good Cab at a great price. Blackberry and plum flavors rounded out with a smooth oak finish, this is another great wine that will go with most grilled meats. I think this is a great hamburger wine.
Leila Kerr rated this wine as 89/100
Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Easy drinking if not overly complex cabernet sauvignon. Lots of blueberry on the nose with black fruit and raspberry flavors that offer a hint of licorice on the finish.
Shelley Harris rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

A lovely Cabernet Sauvignon, full of blackberry and plum flavours. I would choose this wine to complement a meal of grilled chicken with a mixed side of grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions and portabellos, all garnished with a reduced balsamic glaze.
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

the dark cherry, berry and chocolate aromas and flavours characteristic of high-quality California Cabs. With seamless structure, velvety tannins, well-integrated oak and rich fruit character—enhanced by the addition of small amounts of Syrah, Merlot and Petite Syrah

Source: NB Liquor Stores

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