Napa Valley, California, United States2016 marked the 50th anniversary of Robert Mondavi Winery, and amongst the many celebrations, the winery released Maestro, a merlot-led meritage sourced from To Kalon (where Mondavi initially started) and Wappo Hills. After 59 percent merlot, the wine is blended with cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and malbec to create a full-bodied red to celebrate with now. That said, with an extended maceration and two years in 75 percent new French oak, this was obviously constructed to age. Savoury edged, bitter black cherry, bitter chocolate, blackberry and thorns are framed up with ample lengthy, hard tannins and seasoned with toasted nutmeg. Would be suitable now with a decant and grilled red meats, but will reward with your cellaring.Tasted: 12 January 2017Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$60.00
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$60.00
750ml
The Beer Guy
US
$49.00
750ml
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Producer: Robert Mondavi WineryDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - MalbecUPC: 083085220266
Napa Valley, California, United StatesMaestro is 100 percent Napa fruit grown on Mondavi sites at To Kalon and Wappo Hills. Winemaker Geneviève Janssens says Maestro was inspired by Robert Mondavi at the opening of the new To Kalon cellar in 2000 when he grabbed the baton from the orchestra leader playing on the lawn and became the maestro of music. It was made to be drunk early, hence merlot leads the 59/25/7/3 blend with cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and malbec. The philosophy was whimsical, the blend serious, the result is an early-drinking St. Emilion-styled Napa Valley red blend. Intense almost piercing black cherry fruit is at the core of the blend, with a mix of brown spices and dried herbs. Round, soft and long in the mouth, it is surprisingly drinkable. Perfect with steak now but will cellar another five to seven years.Tasted: 19 September 2016Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$60.00
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$60.00
750ml
The Beer Guy
US
$49.00
750ml
srp
Producer: Robert Mondavi WineryDistributors: Arterra Wines Canada Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - MalbecUPC: 083085220266
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