Robert Mondavi The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Wine Spectator #6 Wine of the Year (Top 100 Wines, 2022)

Robert Mondavi is one of the most famous names in the entire wine world and has been for decades. The winery was founded in 1966 by winemaking pioneer Robert Mondavi, whose vision was to create Napa Valley wines that could stand in the company of the world’s finest.

It was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the three decades following the repeal of Prohibition, Robert Mondavi Winery created the foundation for the modern-day California wine industry.

Today, Robert Mondavi Winery continues to pursue the fullest expression of Napa Valley terroir in wines that are also varietally authentic. Mondavi chose to situate his estate next to To Kalon Vineyard, one of the most coveted wine growing parcels in the world, known for producing award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon.

Using 100% fruit from Oakville with 97% coming from To Kalon Vineyard in the 2019 vintage, their ‘Oakville Estates’ bottling takes class to a whole other level. This one is absolutely stunning. No joke, from the first sip, you can see exactly why  this thing was #6 Wine of the Year from Wine Spectator last year out of nearly 20,000 wines! It’s deep and powerful number with flavors of blackberry, blueberries, anise, and dark chocolate all in perfect harmony and accompanied by sweet oak spices, nutmeg, and clove. The wine is firmly structured by velvety, age-worthy tannins and there is absolutely no hard edges. It’s like drinking silk. I’d think it has another 15-25 years easily but it’s already drinking so stinkin’ well. She’s a beauty and the best price you’re going to find on To Kalon Vineyard for Cabernet by a mile!