Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though it can be cellared even longer in exceptional vintages.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, and aged hard cheeses such as sharp Cheddar or Gouda.
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Robert Mondavi founded his namesake winery in 1966 with a bold vision: to create Napa Valley wines that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the finest European estates. The Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve represents the pinnacle of this dream, deeply rooted in the historic To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. This legendary site, whose name translates from Greek to 'the highest beauty,' features deep, gravelly soils and a unique microclimate that coaxes profound complexity and structure from the vines. Composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon with classic Bordeaux blending partners like Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the wine undergoes meticulous sorting, extended maceration, and aging in French oak barrels for up to two years. The result is a benchmark California Cabernet, famous for its rich dark fruit, seamless tannins, and a storied legacy that helped put Napa Valley on the global wine map.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.