Anchoring a comparative tasting of old-style peated versus modern unpeated Highland malts

with bright citrus orange flavor layered over silky

It leans toward elegance and freshness rather than heaviness or extracted dark fruit

and aging 50% of the blend in second and third-use French oak introduces restrained toasted character without masking the fruit

The 100% French oak aging regimen gives this Merlot a layered complexity that punches well above its weight class

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa hidden Anchoring a comparative tasting ofRobert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is a Napa Valley red wine blending predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec at approximately 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. This bottling has earned 92 points from both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, reinforcing its reputation as one of Napa Valley's most consistent Cabernet Sauvignon offerings at its price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Napa Valley,