2012 Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon the Martinellis - and rather

the Martinellis - and rather remarkably so - only estate-bottle 15% of their production from over 300 acres of beautifully situated vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast

with consulting advice from Philippe Cambie

Here's a Cotes du Rhone for people who appreciate restraint and nuance

ample and phenolic

This is one of best values

2012 Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon the Martinellis - and ratherThe 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty, supple wine with plenty of near term appeal. Sweet herbs, red berries, flowers and leather meld together nicely in the glass. The 2012 is soft, supple and open. I expect the 2012 will offer its best drinking earlier rather than later. (AG)