Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc Napa Valley California

At 90 years of age, Robert Mondavi remains the global emissary for these wine. His vision was to create wines in California that belong in the company of the great wines of the world. Robert Mondavi is known for producing hand-crafted wines of distinct style. Representing the best of California wine growing regions, including the legendary Napa Valley, each of the wines offers unique qualities and characteristics. Robert Mondavi Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The first major winery built in Napa Valley in the post-Prohibition era, Robert Mondavi Winery helped establish the foundation for the modern-day California wine business. Its mission-style architecture, with the expansive archway and bell tower designed by Cliff May, has become an enduring landmark that evokes California's winemaking history. Tim Mondavi describes the Napa Valley Fume Blanc as 'A selection of vineyard personalities that creates a choir of flavours where no vineyard flavor dominates, but each contributes to the wine's complexity.' Ablend of Sauvignon Blanc and a little Semillon . This wine is gently pressed as whole clusters and immediately the fermentation began to capture the fresh, vibrant fruit character of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. For increased complexity, Mondavi fermented three-fourths of the juice in 60-gallon French oak barrels and the balance in stainless steel tanks. The wine was gently stirred during five months of sur lie ageing in French oak barrels. This classic technique enhances creaminess and integrates the flavours of the wine. The Semillon was added for a hint of mineral and melon character. The Mondavi Napa Valley Fume Blanc displays bright citrus, pineapple, lemon grass, floral and mineral notes that enliven the aromas and cascade across the palate. Barrel-fermentation and gentle stirring during ageing in French oak barrels enhanced the texture and the lingering, spicy finish. (12 x 75 cl)

At 90 years of age, Robert Mondavi remains the global emissary for these wine. His vision was to create wines in California that belong in the company of the great wines of the world. Robert Mondavi is known for producing hand-crafted wines of distinct style. Representing the best of California wine growing regions, including the legendary Napa Valley, each of the wines offers unique qualities and characteristics. In 1966, Robert G. Mondavi founded the Robert Mondavi Winery to create wines in California that belong in the company of the world's finest. For over three decades, the winery embodies the Robert Mondavi family's commitment to excellence, innovation and the production of distinctive wines. The Robert Mondavi Winery is the flagship brand for the estate and these elegant, limited-production wines define the very best of Napa Valley. Robert Mondavi Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The first major winery built in Napa Valley in the post-Prohibition era, Robert Mondavi Winery helped establish the foundation for the modern-day California wine business. Its mission-style architecture, with the expansive archway and bell tower designed by Cliff May, has become an enduring landmark that evokes California's winemaking history. The Fume Blanc Reserve is handcrafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes selected exclusively from the historic To Kalon Vineyard. Located at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains in Napa Valley's Oakville region, To Kalon has deep, alluvial soils that create a myriad of flavors in Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The To Kalon terroir is truely expressed in the wine as a silky melange of tropical fruit, floral jasmine tea and exotic spices. The Juice is Fermented entirely in small, French oak chateau barrels and the yeast is frequently hand-stirred during more than ten months of barrel ageing. These traditional techniques enhanced the rich texture and complex flavours of the To Kalon fruit. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl)

Robert Mondavi OPUS ONE Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Robert Mondavi (1 x 75 cl)

Robert Mondavi OPUS ONE Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Robert Mondavi (1 x 75 cl)

Robert Mondavi OPUS ONE Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Robert Mondavi (1 x 75 cl)

Robert Mondavi OPUS ONE Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Robert Mondavi (1 x 75 cl)

Robert Mondavi OPUS ONE Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Robert Mondavi (1 x 75 cl)

Robert Mondavi OPUS ONE Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Robert Mondavi (1 x 75 cl)

At 90 years of age, Robert Mondavi remains the global emissary for these wine. His vision was to create wines in California that belong in the company of the great wines of the world. Robert Mondavi is known for producing hand-crafted wines of distinct style. Representing the best of California wine growing regions, including the legendary Napa Valley, each of the wines offers unique qualities and characteristics. Robert Mondavi Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The first major winery built in Napa Valley in the post-Prohibition era, Robert Mondavi Winery helped establish the foundation for the modern-day California wine business. Its mission-style architecture, with the expansive archway and bell tower designed by Cliff May, has become an enduring landmark that evokes California's winemaking history. This Merlot comes from several vineyard in the Napa Valley region. The great influence of terroir on Merlot vines is revealed with an array of different flavors developed in diverse soil-types and mesoclimates. Mondavi like the vibrancy of the Merlot grown the Los Carneros American Viticultural Area , while the pure fruit expression of Stags Leap District AVA Merlot and the rich, deep flavours of Merlot cultivated in the Oakville AVA are also used in this wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec adds structure and spice to this wine. Mondavi handcrafted the wine with extended maceration and 14 months of ageing in French oak barrels. Gentle clarification through barrel-to-barrel racking enabled the wine to be bottled without filtration and fully capture the silky, complex character. Rich and silky, the Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot unfolds with layers of berry and plum. Nuances of violet and spice add interest to the lush fruit character, while the complex flavour profile and velvety texture come from Merlot grapes grown in the diverse soils and climates of the southern half of Napa Valley. (12 x 75 cl)