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A new wine in this range, the 2016 Cabernet Franc emerges from three blocks within To Kalon: V, Monastery North and Monastery South. Aromatic, sensual and super-expressive, the 2016 has a lot going on. Cedar, dried flowers, espresso, dried cherry and menthol all grace this compelling, promising wine that shows terrific energy and plenty of persistence.
Technical Details
- BlendCabernet Franc
- WinemakerGenevieve Janssens
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa
- Alcohol14.5%
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Franc Oakville Napa Valley 2016
Other Reds | US
VN93
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
To Kalon Cab Franc anyone? Not just any part of To Kalon, this is sourced from two blocks in the Monastery Blocks, Mondavi's most prized section of To Kalon. A new wine in the Mondavi stable and man oh man were we impressed by this one! For $42 a bottle this is a tremendous value offering up cassis, sandlewood. black plums, fresh tobacco, espresso bean and grilled Italian herbs. This is absolutely classic and a real gem in the lineup, not to mention a steal for the quality.
About the Producer
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, Fum? Blanc.