2016 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

TP 99 JS 96 JD 96 WA 96 WS 93
TP 99

The Tasting Panel Magazine,

Mesmerizing aromas of earth, violets, and fresh black and blue fruit give way to chalky tannins that dry the palate—part of that is pure youth. The acidity lifts the flavors to compensate for the tighter grip. Savory...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, January 2020

This is a structured and layered red with currants, ripe berries and hints of chocolate and hazelnuts. Full body. Blueberry, chocolate and spice flavors. Shows focus and craftsmanship. Plus great vineyards. Drink in 2024...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, January 2019

The flagship 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a more long-term effort yet is loaded with potential. Coming all from Mondavi’s To Kalon holdings and seeing an extended maceration and 18 months in new oak, its deep purple...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2018

(96+ points) A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Reserve opens with beautifully fragrant kirsch, wilted roses, candied...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, October 2019

Solidly built, featuring a core of cassis, bitter cherry and plum reduction notes, laced up with racy savory, iron and singed cedar accents. Takes a restrained approach, showing subtle energy, but the fruit is sneakily...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Oakville
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Here's a straightforward summary of the 2016 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To Kalon Vineyard:

The 2016 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To Kalon Vineyard is a distinguished wine from the Napa Valley region of California. This red wine, primarily composed of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, boasts a robust 14.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 96+, highlighting its "deep garnet-purple color" and complex nose, featuring "kirsch, wilted roses, candied violets, and dried Provence herbs" alongside "wild blueberries, red and black currants, and mulberries." The reviewer, LPB, noted that the wine's medium to full body is filled with "crunchy black fruits framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins" and finishes with a long, earthy note.

Wine Spectator gave the wine a score of 93, describing it as "solidly built" with a core of "cassis, bitter cherry, and plum reduction notes," and accented by "racy savory, iron and singed cedar." They pointed out the wine's "subtle energy" and its "sneakily long" fruit finish, suggesting it will be at its best from 2021 through 2032.

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine highly with a score of 96, emphasizing its potential for long-term aging. He praised its "deep purple color" and "rocking notes of blackberries, black cherries, smoke tobacco, black licorice, and crushed rocks." Dunnuck highlighted the wine's "terrific sense of minerality," "subtle background oak," and "impeccable balance," recommending that bottles be cellared for 4-5 years for optimal enjoyment.

James Suckling matched this score with a 96, calling attention to the wine’s "structured and layered" profile, with "currants, ripe berries, and hints of chocolate and hazelnuts." He noted its "full body" and "blueberry, chocolate and spice flavors," declaring it showcases "focus and craftsmanship."

The Tasting Panel Magazine awarded the highest score of 99, describing "mesmerizing aromas of earth, violets, and fresh black and blue fruit." They noted the wine's "chalky tannins" and "lifting acidity," with "savory notes of soy sauce, espresso, sweet soil, and bittersweet dark chocolate," resting on a "praiseworthy pedestal."

In summary, the 2016 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To Kalon Vineyard is a critically acclaimed wine with excellent reviews, reflecting its complexity, balance, and aging potential.