Aromatics of faint honeysuckle flower and toasted graham with accents of ripe pineapple fill the nose
He works biodynamically in the vineyard
all balanced by decent acidity and a dry finish
allowing full sway to appealing aromas and crisp red berryfruit
Critical Acclaim WE 92 Wine Enthusiast Sourced from low-yielding old vines (planted after World War II)
Michael Mondavi M Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (750ml) South Island Aromatics of faint honeysuckle flowerLinear and precise, the 2016 M by Michael Mondavi opens with expressive aromas of quince, plum, juniper, cassis, blackberry & dark roasted coffee beans. With time and swirls of air, notes of dried rose petals, coriander, cinnamon and clove develop. This wine enters the palate with subtle tannins at first, and soon broadens into a silky expanse of vanilla bean, cocoa, roasted dates, black cherry, and orange blossom tea. The evolution of flavors