The Napa Valley Gift for the Wine Lover Who Has Everything
by Andrew Chalk
For the wine lover who seems to have everything, skip the standard bottle and gift something with a little more provenance. For your holiday gifting and entertaining coverage, Robert Mondavi Winery offers a special selection that brings the legacy, craftsmanship, and character of one of California’s most iconic wineries to the table.
Consider the 2022 To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, a standout for the serious wine enthusiast, for your coverage. Crafted from the legendary To Kalon Vineyard, the wine offers concentrated dark and red berry fruit, rich structure and pronounced tannins, making it a memorable way to gift a taste of Napa Valley this holiday season.
About the wine: Crafted exclusively from the legendary To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville and aged for 21 months in French oak and an additional year in bottle, resulting in a rich, concentrated wine.
Tasting notes: Aromas of black cherry, cedar and dried sage lead to concentrated dark and red berry fruit, layered with black spice, graphite and savory herbs. Rich and concentrated, with pronounced tannins and a long, lingering finish.
SRP: $250
Link to purchase: HERE
TASTING NOTES
NAME: | Robert Mondavi 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 'The Reserve', To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley |
COMMENTS | |
APPEARANCE | |
Clarity | clear |
Intensity | Deep |
Color | Ruby |
NOSE | |
Condition | clean |
Intensity | Pronounced |
Aroma Characteristics | Blackcurrant, Pencil lead, cigar box, allspice, leather |
PALATE | |
Sweetness | dry |
Acidity | Medium plus |
Tannin | Medium Plus/Fine, grippy |
Alcohol | Medium |
Body | Medium plus |
Flavor intensity | Pronounced |
Flavor characteristics | Blackcurrant, sweet tannins, cedar, allspice. |
Other observations | A wine that grows on you as you savor it (and take your time). Complex nose and mouth. Impressive balance. |
Finish | |
Quality Assessment | Outstanding |
Bottle aging | Suitable. |
Sample.
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