Fine
88p
87 Tb points
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Wine Description
The Story
The extraordinary quality of this wine originates in Napa Valley’s generous terroir. When I taste this, I’m reminded why Cabernet Sauvignon is the varietal on which Robert Mondavi built his reputation.
We selected the fruit for our Napa Valley Cabernet from the valley’s most renowned AVAs (sub-regions) with a third of the grapes coming from our storied To Kalon vineyard, located on the well-drained alluvial bench surrounding the winery.
...Vintage 1999
The 1999 California wine harvest stands as a classically structured, long-season vintage across Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, characterized by a cool spring that delayed budbreak, a brief July heat spike, and an extended, mild autumn that allowed winemakers to achieve extended hang-time. Reduced yields from cool spring conditions concentrated fruit flavor and retained firm natural acidity, yielding Cabernet Sauvignons defi...
