To Kalon I Block Fume Blanc
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While captivating in its youth, this highly structured and concentrated white wine possesses remarkable aging potential, typically drinking at its peak between 5 to 15 years from the vintage date.
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Pan-seared sea scallops with lemon-herb butter, roasted herb-stuffed chicken, or artisanal warm goat cheese salads.
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Hailing from the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley, the Robert Mondavi Winery 'I Block' Fumé Blanc is a monument to American viticulture. Planted in 1945, I Block is widely revered as home to the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in North America. Robert Mondavi famously coined the term 'Fumé Blanc' in 1968 to redefine the grape's image in California, crafting a dry, complex style inspired by the Pouilly-Fumé of the Loire Valley. The ancient, dry-farmed, deep-rooted vines of I Block produce minuscule yields of intensely concentrated fruit. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is barrel-fermented and aged in French oak barrels with regular lees stirring, yielding a wine of extraordinary texture, mineral depth, and vibrant acidity, far removed from standard New World expressions.
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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.