By Robert Mondavi Winery
2018 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Vineyard Sourcing
Robert Mondavi chose Oakville for the home of his winery in 1966 and planted Cabernet Sauvignon with the goal of creating wines that could stand in the company of the world's finest. Most of the grapes for our Oakville District Cabernet Sauvignon come from our To Kalon Vineyard, where the low-fertility, well-drained soils, aided by optimal sun exposure, lead to rich, complex flavors and impeccable fruit maturity.

Terroir
A true reflection of space. Grapes selected for our Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon were grown on low fertility, well-draining soils with optimal sun exposure, enabling development of rich, complex flavors and astounding fruit maturity.

Vintage Notes
The 2018 vintage provided ideal weather conditions for an excellent fruit set, with slow, even ripening for the perfect balance of freshness and maximum flavor development. Out grapes were hand-harvested between September 26 and October 26 before aging 19 months in French oak barrels (100% new).

Composition
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec, 1% Merlot

Wine Analysis
TA: 6.3 g/L
Final pH: 3.69
RS: 0.48 g/L

Tasting Notes
Aromas: Ripe black plum, currant, molasses, ginger cookie, vanilla, fennel, nutmeg
Flavors: Black plum, blackberry, sweet licorice, caraway seeds
Body: Bold, intense palate and bright, beautiful acidity with aging potential
Pairs Well With: Short-rib risotto and steak salad.
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Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville The Estates 2018
Score: 93
Wine Type and Color: Red Still
Magazine Issue: Oct 21, 2021
Region: California / Napa / Oakville
Reviewed By: James Molesworth
Rich and seductive in feel, with a lovely swath of loamy-edged steeped plum and blackberry compote flavors, backed with flashes of anise and sweet bay leaf. A loamy edge extends nicely in lockstep with the fruit on the finish. Textbook Oakville Cabernet. Best from 2022 through 2034.