Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Hand-harvested into small bins
• Hand-sorted on tables in To Kalon Fermentation Cellar
• Gravity-flow movement of must and wine
• Fermented in traditional oak tanks and gently pressed in a traditional basket press
• 35 days extended skin contact (maceration) for softening of tannins
• 18 months (539 days) aging in French oak château barrels, 75% new French oak barrels

Appellation:
Napa Valley


Grape Sourcing:
81% Oakville AVA, including 53% To Kalon Vineyard; 19% Stags Leap District

Varietal Composition:
86% read more...Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Cabernet Franc
2% Petit Verdot

Aroma:
In the nose, ripe black fruit aromas merge with hints of cedar, black licorice and a pinch of nutmeg and clove.

Appearance:
The wine’s deep, dark color signals the density of its flavors and opulent texture.
Tasting Notes:
In the mouth, the wine has a silky entry. Dense, fleshy flavors of blackberry, black plum and cassis envelop the mid-palate, enhanced by elegantly powerful tannins. The rich finish lasts forever. A freshly youthful wine with the confident authority that comes from excellent vineyard sources and superlative winemaking.    (hide)