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1978 Robert Mondavi

Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

America / California / Napa Valley

$425
RP 90
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1978 Robert Mondavi Reserve – Historic Napa Valley Cabernet

The 1978 Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare piece of Napa Valley history. Produced at a pivotal time when Robert Mondavi was redefining California winemaking, this bottling reflects the estate’s dedication to elegance, innovation, and balance. Now more than four decades old, it represents both the legacy of Napa Cabernet and the vision that helped put the region on the global map.

Tasting Notes

With maturity, the 1978 Reserve reveals evolved aromas of dried cherry, cedar, and tobacco leaf, interwoven with notes of forest floor, leather, and subtle herbal spice. On the palate, it is graceful and fully resolved, with softened tannins, lingering acidity, and a long, savory finish that highlights its old-world charm and Napa roots.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The Reserve Cabernet was sourced primarily from estate vineyards in Oakville and To Kalon, Napa Valley’s most renowned site. The 1978 blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aged in French oak, the wine demonstrates the structure and finesse that defined Mondavi’s philosophy of merging European tradition with California terroir.

Investment & Collectibility

The 1978 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet is a collector’s treasure. Bottles from this vintage are scarce and highly prized, not only for their drinkability but also for their historical importance in Napa’s rise to global acclaim. A must-have for serious collectors of Napa Valley wines and lovers of California’s winemaking heritage. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics

The 1978 Napa Valley vintage is remembered as a classic year, producing wines of balance, structure, and longevity. Cooler conditions and a long growing season yielded Cabernets with remarkable aging potential, and the Mondavi Reserve is among the vintage’s standout wines.

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RP 90

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

With repesct to older vintages, in October I tasted three of Mondavi's more renowned Cabernet Sauvignons. The 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has consistently been a 90 point wine. It remains a beautiful Cabernet, displaying cedar, tobacco, and black currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied and fully mature, with sweet ripeness on the attack, excellent purity, and a long, supple finish, this wine should keep for another 7-10 years. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: December 19 1997. Drinking window: 1997 - 2007.

Domestic Shipping

We currently ship to all U.S. states where the shipment of alcohol is legally permitted. Orders are fulfilled via UPS.

Orders placed Monday through Thursday before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time typically ship the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday will ship the following Monday.

Same-day delivery may be available within the Los Angeles Metro area if placed before noon. Please contact us at (626) 714-7006 to arrange expedited local service.

Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

Insurance

We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

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States We Ship To

We ship to the following U.S. states:

Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

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RP 90

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

With repesct to older vintages, in October I tasted three of Mondavi's more renowned Cabernet Sauvignons. The 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has consistently been a 90 point wine. It remains a beautiful Cabernet, displaying cedar, tobacco, and black currant fruit. Medium to full-bodied and fully mature, with sweet ripeness on the attack, excellent purity, and a long, supple finish, this wine should keep for another 7-10 years. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: December 19 1997. Drinking window: 1997 - 2007.

1978 Robert Mondavi Reserve – Historic Napa Valley Cabernet

The 1978 Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare piece of Napa Valley history. Produced at a pivotal time when Robert Mondavi was redefining California winemaking, this bottling reflects the estate’s dedication to elegance, innovation, and balance. Now more than four decades old, it represents both the legacy of Napa Cabernet and the vision that helped put the region on the global map.

Tasting Notes

With maturity, the 1978 Reserve reveals evolved aromas of dried cherry, cedar, and tobacco leaf, interwoven with notes of forest floor, leather, and subtle herbal spice. On the palate, it is graceful and fully resolved, with softened tannins, lingering acidity, and a long, savory finish that highlights its old-world charm and Napa roots.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The Reserve Cabernet was sourced primarily from estate vineyards in Oakville and To Kalon, Napa Valley’s most renowned site. The 1978 blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aged in French oak, the wine demonstrates the structure and finesse that defined Mondavi’s philosophy of merging European tradition with California terroir.

Investment & Collectibility

The 1978 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet is a collector’s treasure. Bottles from this vintage are scarce and highly prized, not only for their drinkability but also for their historical importance in Napa’s rise to global acclaim. A must-have for serious collectors of Napa Valley wines and lovers of California’s winemaking heritage. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics

The 1978 Napa Valley vintage is remembered as a classic year, producing wines of balance, structure, and longevity. Cooler conditions and a long growing season yielded Cabernets with remarkable aging potential, and the Mondavi Reserve is among the vintage’s standout wines.

Explore Related Collections

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