So I am trying to understand the Mondavi Reserve wines, are the older ones from the To Kalon section? I am looking at buying some at auction since they seem to be highly rated on CT and are not insanely priced.
Thanks,
Alex
To Kalon is in Oakville, which has had AVA status from '93. For Cab, Mondavi Reserve used Napa Valley up until 2008, Oakville 2009-2010, and âTo Kalon Vinyeardâ Oakville from 2011- present. There is definitely going to be a good deal of To Kalon juice in all of these, given the size of their holdings.
For instance, for 2007, which was Napa Valley (and could have been labeled Oakville):
93% To Kalon Vineyard and 7% Oakville AVA
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot; 18 mos. in 100% new French oak
2006: 91% To Kalon Vineyard
This article has it pegged at a minimum of 80%. https://worldoffinewine.com/2014/02/26/robert-mondavi-cabernet-reserve-1966-2005-4203080/
perfect, that is what I was afterâŚthanks!
If you want to dig deep:
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