Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though outstanding vintages can cellar beautifully for even longer.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, and aged hard cheeses such as sharp Cheddar or Comté.
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Robert Mondavi founded his namesake winery in 1966 with a bold vision to create Napa Valley wines that could stand alongside the finest estates of Europe. The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the crown jewel of this legacy, deeply rooted in the historic To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. First planted in 1868 by pioneer H.W. Crabb, To Kalon—meaning 'the highest beauty' in Greek—is renowned for its well-drained gravelly soils and ideal microclimate, which yield grapes of exceptional concentration and complexity. This wine is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, often enhanced with small percentages of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Crafted using traditional gravity-flow methods and aged for nearly two years in French oak barrels, it exemplifies the classic Oakville style: a harmonious balance of rich dark fruit, structural elegance, and refined, velvety tannins.
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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.