The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, as its structured tannins soften and complex tertiary notes of cedar, leather, and dried fruit develop.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon represents the quintessential expression of Robert Mondavi's pioneering vision in the heart of Oakville, Napa Valley. Sourced primarily from the historic To Kalon Vineyard estate, where deep, gravelly clay loam soils and a unique microclimate of warm days and cool marine breezes allow the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining vibrant acidity. This wine is a classic Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, often enhanced with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The grapes undergo meticulous sorting and extended maceration to extract rich color and velvety tannins, followed by aging in French oak barrels for nearly two years. The result is a wine of profound depth, complexity, and elegance, carrying the legacy of the man who championed California fine wine on the global stage.
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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.