Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Perfect alongside grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with herbs, or aged hard cheeses such as sharp Cheddar.
✨ Technical Specifications
Robert Mondavi established his namesake winery in 1966 with a bold vision to create Napa Valley wines that could stand among the world's finest. Located in the heart of Oakville, the winery became a pioneer of modern California winemaking, largely defined by its signature Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is typically crafted as a classic Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, often complemented by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Much of the fruit historically sources from the legendary To Kalon Vineyard, famous for its gravelly, well-drained soils that yield intense, structured berries. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine beautifully balances rich dark fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis with refined tannins, subtle oak spice, and a sense of place that helped put American wine on the global map.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1966 by visionary vintner Robert Mondavi, Robert Mondavi Winery was established in Oakville with the singular mission of creating Napa Valley wines that could rival the finest estates in the world. Operating from its iconic California Mission-style winery designed by Cliff May, the estate played a pivotal role in pioneering the modern American wine industry, particularly through its stewardship of the historic To Kalon Vineyard. Mondavi championed cutting-edge viticultural techniques, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation, French oak barrel aging, and popularized dry-fermented Sauvignon Blanc under the moniker Fumé Blanc. Today, the winery remains globally celebrated for its benchmark Reserve and Oakville Cabernet Sauvignons, as well as its structured, elegant Chardonnays and expressive Bordeaux-style blends.