Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can continue to evolve beautifully for up to 15 years.
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Herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted duck breast, or grilled pork chops with rosemary.
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Robert Mondavi founded his legendary Oakville winery in 1966 with a vision to create Napa Valley wines that could rival the finest of Europe. While Cabernet Sauvignon became the estate's flagship, Mondavi's exploration of Cabernet Franc highlighted the grape's unique ability to thrive in the warm days and cool marine breezes of Napa Valley. Often sourced from the historic To Kalon Vineyard, this Cabernet Franc is celebrated for its aromatic complexity, blending vibrant red currant and dark cherry fruit with signature savory notes of wild sage, dried herbs, and graphite. Aged in French oak barrels, it showcases a refined structure, velvety tannins, and an elegant, lingering finish that honors Mondavi's pioneering spirit in California winemaking.
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Founded in 1966 by wine pioneer Robert Mondavi, the Robert Mondavi Winery is located in the heart of Oakville within California's Napa Valley. Driven by Mondavi's vision to create Napa Valley wines that could stand among the world's finest, the estate is renowned for its historic To Kalon Vineyard, which yields some of the region's most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery's production philosophy combines traditional European winemaking techniques with innovative American technology, utilizing French oak barrel aging to craft elegant, structured, and age-worthy wines. Today, it remains a global symbol of Napa Valley excellence, celebrated for its iconic Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and expressive Fumé Blanc.