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About Robert Mondavi Winery
Robert Mondavi established his namesake winery in 1966 with a vision to create Napa Valley wines that would stand in the company of the world’s finest. He chose To Kalon Vineyard in the heart of the Napa Valley as the home for Robert Mondavi Winery. This first-growth vineyard, located in Oakville, California, is renowned for producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the world, as well as for its Sauvignon Blanc grapes, from which Mr. Mondavi crafted his signature wine, Fumé Blanc. Mr. Mondavi believed that wines should reflect their origins, that they are the product of the soil, the climate, and the careful stewardship of those precious resources. He also believed in combining the newest techniques and technology with time-honored winemaking traditions. Our winemaking and vineyard teams are proud to carry on our founder’s mandate to always strive higher, to pursue Robert Mondavi’s goal of excellence with the same passion and innovative spirit, moving forward with programs that break barriers and open new frontiers.
Wines from Napa Valley
Napa Valley is considered one of the premier wine regions in the world. Records of commercial wine production in the region date back to the nineteenth century, but premium wine production dates back only to the 1960s.
The combination of Mediterranean climate, geography and geology of the region are conducive to growing quality wine grapes. John Patchett established the Napa Valley’s first commercial vineyard in 1858. In 1861 Charles Krug established another of Napa Valley’s first commercial wineries in St. Helena. Viticulture in Napa suffered several setbacks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including an outbreak of the vine disease phylloxera, the institution of Prohibition, and the Great Depression. The wine industry in Napa Valley recovered, and helped by the results of the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, came to be seen as capable of producing the best quality wine – equal to that of Old World wine regions. Napa Valley is now a major enotourism destination.
California Wines
California wine production has a rich viticulture history since 1680 when Spanish Jesuit missionaries planted Vitis vinifera vines native to the Mediterranean region in their established missions to produce wine for religious services. In the 1770s, Spanish missionaries continued the practice under the direction of the Father Junípero Serra planted California’s first vineyard at Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The state produces about ninety percent of the American wine supply and is the fourth largest wine producer among the world’s independent nations. It has more than 1,200 wineries ranging from home-grown and small boutiques to large corporations with international distribution.
Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine presents with both power and finesse. This Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon delivers intense flavors of deep, dark cassis and juicy black cherry with sage, nutmeg and vanilla spice. With a velvety texture and a plush finish, this full-bodied wine lingers luxuriously on the palate. The unique geography and climate of Napa Valley produce delicious grapes that give Robert Mondavi wine its distinctive character and intense fruit flavor. This cabernet sauvignon wine undergoes a total of 31 days of wine to skin contact, maximizing the extraction of varietal character and complexity while keeping the tannins fleshy and supple. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels assures seamless integration of fruit and oak in this delicious red wine. Pair a glass of this dark red wine with your favorite chicken, pork, beef or pasta dishes. For optimal taste, store this bottle of wine at room temperature, but refrigerate for about 30 to 60 minutes before serving cool. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2021 Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, CA
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