JD Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
The 2016 Pinot Noir Reserve sees slightly more new oak (75%) and offers darker fruits, spice, and smoky oak notes in a medium-bodied, elegant, beautifully balanced style.
VN Vinous: 93 Points
Mondavi's 2016 Pinot Noir Reserve is dense, pliant and creamy, all in a style that emphasizes fruit intensity and textural resonance. Bright red cherry, raspberry fruit are nicely pushed forward. The 30% stems add brightness, but aren't especially noticeable.
WA The Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Reserve offers up evocative notions of crushed Bing cherries, wild strawberries and raspberry leaves with touches of spearmint, tilled soil and stewed black tea. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm, finely crafted frame of satiny tannins and fantastic freshness lifting the red berry flavors to a long perfumed finish.
