Spotlight Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, and aged hard cheeses such as Gouda or sharp Cheddar.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spotlight Collection from Robert Mondavi Winery represents a dedication to showcasing the finest expressions of Napa Valley's diverse microclimates and premier vineyard blocks. Founded in 1966, Robert Mondavi's pioneering spirit transformed California winemaking, establishing Napa Valley as a world-class wine region. This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend is crafted using traditional Bordeaux methods, utilizing fruit harvested from select estate vineyards, including the legendary To Kalon site in Oakville. The wine is typically aged in French oak barrels for up to two years, resulting in a rich, structured profile characterized by deep blackberry and cassis notes, integrated oak spice, and velvety tannins that reflect the warm, sun-drenched days and cool nights of the valley floor.
🍾 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.