1977 Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

" Time does not seem to have touched this lovely wine at all, as this bottle was in beautiful shape and delivers impressive breed and complexity on both the nose and palate. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a fine mix of red and black cherries, eucalyptus, a nice touch of Rutherford Bench soil, cigar smoke, petroleum jelly, eucalyptus and a bit of cedar. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very elegant in profile, with lovely focus and grip, melting tannins and impressive length on the poised, balanced and complex finish. First class juice from the golden age at Mondavi." - John Gilman