Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

It is an honor to work in Oakville for the winery that really put this appellation on the map. Since the moment Robert Mondavi chose Oakville for his vineyards and winery his vision of gracious living and world class winemaking has extended all the way down into its soils Descriptors: This wine has everything we love about Oakville cabernet sauvignon: a dense mid-palate richness complexity and a deliciously long finish. Dark red cherry fruit joins sinfully deep mocha flavors that finish with a spicy note of black pepper. Vintage Following two cooler and wetter growing seasons the 2012 vintage was a walk in the park says Vineyard Manager Matt Ashby. A dry winter led to well-timed rain in March which saturated the soils and helped fill the reservoirs. The region’s combination of warm days and cool nights endured through the growing season creating the perfect recipe for long flavor-building hang time and optimal sugar to acid balance. We harvested our select Oakville cabernet