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Wine Description
The Story
"The ultimate expression of terroir." Hand-selected fruit from the finest blocks within our vineyards are handled with the greatest care in our dedicated reserve fermentation cellar. These wines combine elegant complexity with density and structure, and demonstrate the art of winemaking.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is the wine which embodies Robert Mondavi’s philosophy of making wines that are powerful yet gentle. Each year the blend reflects the “First Growth” quality of the To Kalon Vineyard. It is a classic wine which represents the history of innovation and style at Robert Mondavi Winery.
Genevieve Janssens - Director of Winemaking
Wine Information
The 1984 harvest was the earliest in the post-repeal history of the Napa Valley. It was also notable for nearly ideal weather. Very short in duration and intense in tempo, the harvest began August 8 and was completed on September 22. The crush climaxed an overall warm growing season, which began with early budbreak and proceeded into early bloom and fruit development. The preceding November and December were very wet with enough rainfall to equal the average for the entire year; a total of 34.57 inches was recorded in St. Helena. This early, heavy rainfall was followed by below average spring rains. The dry conditions and warm soil temperatures promoted early vine development. The quality of the fruit was uniformly high and, although our winemaking team was stretched to the limit to receive all the fruit in such a limited time, we were able to successfully avoid high sugar/high alcohol wines. Overall, the fruit showed surprisingly good balance and flavor maturity.
