Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon The Estates 2021 070226ROBUST He hand-harvested a single row

He hand-harvested a single row of dry-farmed Catawba in Suisun Valley's alluvial soils and gave it the full traditional-method treatment: second fermentation in the bottle

with aromatics leaning towards citrus

No new oak

an 8-year rye

Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon The Estates 2021 070226ROBUST He hand-harvested a single rowThe 2021 vintage was exceptional for Oakville, and this wine shows why: fruit from the celebrated To Kalon Vineyard's low fertility benchland, where optimal sun exposure concentrates flavor while well drained soils preserve elegance. After 23 days on skins and 20 months in 100% new French oak, it balances vivid blackberry and blueberry with spice, chocolate, and fine, well integrated tannins. Drinking beautifully now but will reward cellaring through