Spotlight Collection HWC To Kalon
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, and aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley, the Spotlight Collection HWC Cabernet Sauvignon is a profound tribute to the vineyard's founder, Henry William Crabb (HWC), who first planted vines here in 1868. Robert Mondavi famously selected this site in 1966, recognizing its gravelly, well-drained soils as the ideal cradle for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from the historic HWC block, this wine represents the pinnacle of Oakville terroir. It is typically crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the classic power and elegance of the site. Matured extensively in new French oak barrels, it delivers a rich tapestry of black currant, dark plum, and violet, underpinned by a distinct mineral-driven structure and velvety tannins that define the legendary To Kalon character.
🍾 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.