Spotlight Collection Harvest of Joy To Kalon Vineyard
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled prime ribeye steak, slow-roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, and aged hard cheeses such as Gouda or Cheddar.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Spotlight Collection Harvest of Joy originates from the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley, a site widely regarded as one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the world. First planted in 1868 by pioneer H.W. Crabb, who named it 'To Kalon'—Greek for 'the highest beauty'—this historic terroir became the cornerstone of Robert Mondavi's vision when he established his winery in 1966. This bottling celebrates the vibrant spirit of the harvest from these ancient, gravelly soils. Typically a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, the wine is crafted using traditional Bordeaux-style vinification and aged in premium French oak barrels. It showcases the classic Oakville signature of opulent black currant, dark plum, and complex notes of graphite, cocoa, and sweet spice, framed by powerful yet remarkably supple tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1966 by California wine pioneer Robert Mondavi, this landmark estate catalyzed the post-Prohibition renaissance of Napa Valley fine wine. Anchored by the historic Mission-style winery designed by Cliff May, the heart of the estate lies in Oakville's famed To Kalon Vineyard, situated along an alluvial fan of well-drained gravelly loam beneath the Mayacamas Range. Here, warm diurnal shifts and cooling maritime drafts foster phenolic ripeness while preserving structural acidity. Guided by Director of Winemaking Kurtis Ogasawara, viticulture emphasizes rigorous ecological stewardship, highlighted by the CCOF organic certification of its core To Kalon acreage. The winemaking philosophy balances European classicism with Californian generosity, using temperature-controlled fermentation, French oak elevage, and careful plot-by-plot separation. The estate is celebrated for pioneering benchmark dry Fumé Blanc—including ancient ungrafted bush vines from the legendary I Block—and quintessential Napa Valley and To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons.