A very good introduction to Napa Valley cabernet for drinkers who are unfamiliar. This offers ripe, generous red and black fruit on a velvety texture of fine-grained tannins. Black cherries, dark plums, and blackberries come up in the aroma and then go deeper on the palate. Contains 7% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec. Aged in all French barrels, 31% new, which adds accents of cinnamon and cedar. ~ 92 James Suckling
The 2022 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley was tasted with Kurtis Ogasawara, Director of Winemaking, who joined Mondavi in 2015 after previous roles at Newton and Chandon. A solid representation of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine sources fruit from St. Helena down to Carneros, with the bulk of the blend coming from the Wappo Hill property in Stags Leap. All five Bordeaux varieties are included in the blend. Fermentation begins with a cold soak in stainless steel, followed by 26 days on skins, and 18 months of ageing in 31% new French oak. The wine opens with powerful Kirsch aromatics, lifted by bright Bing cherry, warm baking spices, new wood cedar, and white pepper. It is plush and layered on the palate, with black-toned fruit and robust, lingering tannins that carry through a long finish of dark red and black fruit, warming spices, and mineral tension. A balanced expression of power and fruit-forward ripeness, this vintage showcases both depth and structure, making for a bold yet polished Napa Cabernet. ~ 92 Decanter
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2022 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
- One of The Most Iconic Winemakers in the World
- "This Vintage Showcases Both Depth and Structure" ~ 92 Decanter
- Handcrafted from Oakville and Stags Leap
- "A Very Good Introduction to Napa Valley Cabernet" ~ 92 James Suckling
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About The Wine
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- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- Napa Valley
- Sub-Appellation:
- Napa Valley
- Alcohol:
- 15.0%
- Size:
- 750ml
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Robert Mondavi Winery
Founded in 1966, Robert Mondavi Winery stands as a cornerstone of Napa Valley’s modern wine era. Visionary winemaker Robert Mondavi set out to craft wines that could rival the world’s best, choosing the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville as the heart of his dream. His pioneering spirit transformed California winemaking through innovation, education, and an unwavering belief in quality.
Today, under the guidance of Chief Winemaker Geneviève Janssens, the estate continues to honor Mondavi’s legacy—producing elegant, expressive wines that capture the essence of Napa Valley’s terroir and the enduring pursuit of excellence.
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