Robert Mondavi’s vision was to elevate Napa to the world stage. In celebration of his
achievement, our Napa Tier wines are sourced from distinctive vineyards throughout
the Napa Valley and truly emulate a classic Napa Valley style.
Fruit for our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our own vineyards in Oakville and Stags Leap as well as from growers with whom we have long-term relationships. The combination of different terroirs elicits wonderfully concentrated, expressive wine.
VINEYARD SOURCING: Nearly half of this year’s blend is sourced from the deep, well-drained soils of Oakville, providing gorgeously dark, supple wines with fine tannins. Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Rutherford all find their place in the bottle, with the varying mesoclimates and soils of these vineyards integrating seamlessly.
VINTAGE NOTES: The 2019 vintage could be called a winemaker’s dream. A long summer brought each block to its ideal ripeness. Our grapes were hand-harvested
between September 18 and November 2 before aging 18 months in French oak barrels (21% new). The introduction of other key Bordeaux varieties to this wine lets the structure, balance, and flavor profile truly shine.
AROMAS
Cherry, purple plum, sage, sandalwood, mint, vanilla bean
FLAVOURS
Expressive and layered with rich, sweet black fruit, warm oak spice
BODY
Lush texture, bright acidity, fine tannins, vibrant fruit notes
WINE ANALYSIS
TA: 5.9 g/L
Final pH: 3.8
RS: 0.9 g/L
Alc/Vol: 15.5%
COMPOSITION
80% Cabernet Sauvignon
11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
3% Cabernet Franc
1% Malbec
BOTTLED JUNE 2021
