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WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 4 closely-agreeing California 2021 ratings (Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon; Sonoma Pinot Noir; Central Coast Pinot Noir; Paso Robles Reds).
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A Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux-style blend (recent vintages around 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) sourced from Robert Mondavi Winery's own estate blocks in Oakville that the winery markets under the To Kalon Vineyard name, aged around 21 months in French oak (100% first-use in recent vintages).
The style is full-bodied and opulent, with dark fruit (blackberry, cassis, black plum), violet, tobacco and licorice notes and silky, well-integrated tannins.
To Kalon is one of Napa Valley's most storied vineyards, developed from 1868 by Hamilton Walker Crabb (who began planting wine grapes there in the early-to-mid 1870s and named it 'To Kalon' in 1886); it is not a single-owner estate today — the historic
footprint is split among several producers including Robert Mondavi Winery, Opus One, Andy Beckstoffer, and others, and Constellation Brands (Mondavi's owner) has been in legal disputes, including with Beckstoffer, over exclusive rights to the 'To Kalon' name.
Robert Mondavi Winery's own holding — commonly cited around 328 acres — is a meaningful caveat, not a footnote: per Wine Spectator's reporting, that acreage descends from the 'Stelling Extension,' land that was never part of Crabb's original 19th-century To Kalon parcel, though Mondavi has long marketed it as To Kalon.
So this bottling is estate fruit from Robert Mondavi Winery's own vineyard blocks, but buyers should understand its historical connection to Crabb's original To Kalon is contested, not settled fact.
Robert Mondavi founded his namesake winery in Oakville in 1966 — the first major new winery built in Napa Valley since Prohibition — choosing the To Kalon Vineyard site as its home and building the brand into one of Napa's most recognized names, including ventures such as the Opus One joint project with Château Mouton Rothschild.
In December 2004, Constellation Brands acquired the Robert Mondavi Corporation in a deal valued at roughly $1.36 billion, and Robert Mondavi Winery has operated as a Constellation subsidiary since, continuing estate production from its To Kalon holdings.
Dry-aged New York strip steak
Full-bodied Cabernet with ripe dark fruit and silky but present tannins is a classic match for a well-marbled, char-grilled steak.
Rack of lamb with herb crust
The wine's tobacco, violet and dark-fruit notes complement lamb's richness, and its structured tannin balances the fat.
Aged hard cheeses (cheddar, gouda)
Firm tannins and dark fruit concentration stand up well to the density and umami of aged cheeses, a traditional Cabernet pairing.
Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.
A Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon—blackcurrant, cassis, graphite, cedar, and polished tannins with depth, precision, and age-worthy structure.
Robert Mondavi Winery created “The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon” as the flagship expression of the historic To Kalon Vineyard—one of the most widely known vineyard sites in Napa Valley and widely regarded as one of California’s greatest terroirs. Located in Oakville on prime benchland soils, To Kalon has long defined the benchmark style of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2021 vintage showcases fruit sourced from carefully selected blocks within To Kalon Vineyard, crafted with a philosophy focused on structure, concentration, and longevity. The wine is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with small additions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to enhance aromatic complexity and structure.
The growing season in 2021 delivered ideal conditions for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing the grapes to achieve full ripeness while preserving freshness and balance. The wine underwent extended maceration followed by approximately 21 months of aging in predominantly new French oak barrels, building layers of texture, spice, and refinement.
Critics praised the vintage for its concentration, polished tannins, and mineral precision, with Decanter awarding the wine 98 points and highlighting its plush black fruit, cassis, and elongated structure.
The result is a monumental Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon—powerful yet graceful, intensely concentrated yet remarkably refined, and built for long-term cellaring.
** Vintage may change — please confirm with our team.
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