Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 1998 (750ml) 1978 The 1989 displays a dark

The 1989 displays a dark ruby color that is already beginning to reveal significant lightening at the edge

unctuous wine possesses classic aromas of graphite

a seamless texture

Wine Spectator - 94 points

concentrated wine

Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 1998 (750ml) 1978 The 1989 displays a darkThe 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is evolved. A plum ruby color is followed by aromas of toasty oak, tobacco, black currants, smoke, and spice box. In the mouth, it is medium bodied, with excellent fruit on the attack, some real charm and roundness, but the finish is filled with astringent tannin. If this wine continues to hold its fruit, it is going to be a Bordeaux styled, medium weight Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 12 14 years.