1996 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
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The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap possesses the crisp, restrained, lighter-bodied style of wines from that region. Sweet black cherries intermixed with floral scents are present in the wine's aromatics. In the mouth, tar and floral characteristics combine with black fruit to give this Cabernet an enthralling, supple, approachable style. There is some tannin in the finish, and the wine is more austere than the Napa bottling, but it should drink well for 12-15 years. Tel. (707) 259-9463 and (800) MONDAVI; Fax (707) 963-1007
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About the producer
Robert Mondavi is a name known the world over. The ambitious businessman created his eponymous winery in 1966 to produce world-class wines in Napa, pioneering quality winemaking and becoming a champion for the region.