Mondavi Red Blend Oakville 'The Estates' 2019

94 points James Suckling: "This has a pretty fragrance of violets, green peppercorns, salted olives, blackcurrants and black raspberries. Creamy, salted dark chocolate and praline to follow. Medium-to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Delicious and superbly balanced. 50% cabernet franc, 47% cabernet sauvignon and 3% petit verdot. Drink from 2023. (Oct 2022)"

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "With everything from raspberries to blueberries to dark chocolate, this concentrated wine is delicious. Lots of fruit and a dash of oak spices are carried nicely by moderate tannins and good acidity for a complete and balanced expression. Best through 2030. (Dec 2022)"

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Reserved in style, with a core of gently mulled black currant and blackberry fruit liberally laced with singed cedar, vanilla and tobacco leaf accents. Reveals a late tug of warm paving stone on the finish. Shows more of its Cabernet Franc edge in the end. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2032. (Oct 2023)"

90 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "A blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec, Mondavi's 2019 The Estates BDX Red Blend offers up faint herbal notes alongside ripe cherries and mocha shadings. Full-bodied and plush, this is a soft, easy-to-drink wine that should be enjoyed over the next 5 to 8 years. Drink 2022-2030 (Sep 2022)"