2001 Portfolio Limited Edition

The personal project of Robert Mondavi's winemaker, Genevieve Janssens, and her husband Luc, this is a serious, young, stunning Napa Cabernet Sauvignon possessing both power and elegance. Sweet blueberry, black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of charcoal, oak and earth emerge from this deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and seriously endowed with restrained power, plenty of depth and a terrific finish, this youthful offering will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring and should last for at least two decades thereafter.

Author: Robert Parker

Walks a tightrope between ripe, supple plum and black cherry and drier, leathery flavors that have a rustic earthiness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 2001 California Cabernet blind retrospective (June 2011). Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 237 cases made.

Author: James Laube