Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted prime rib, grilled dry-aged ribeye steak, or slow-braised lamb shanks.
✨ Technical Specifications
Robert Mondavi's flagship Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a monumental pillar of Napa Valley's winemaking revolution. Established in 1966 with the singular vision of producing California wines that could rival the finest European estates, Mondavi anchored his signature red in the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. First planted in 1868 by pioneer H.W. Crabb, To Kalon—meaning 'the highest beauty' in Greek—features deep, well-drained gravelly soils that force the vines to struggle, resulting in remarkably concentrated fruit. This classic blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, often accented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and is aged for nearly two years in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is celebrated for its opulent dark fruit, structured tannins, and signature notes of sweet oak spice, mint, and mineral complexity, embodying the rich history and pioneering spirit of Napa Valley.
🍾 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.