Introduction to Robert Mondavi Winery

 Founding Principles Founding Principles  Vineyards Vineyards To Kalon Stags Leap AVA Wappo Hill  To Kalon Cellar To Kalon Cellar  Director of Winemaking: Genevieve Janssens Director of Winemaking: Genevieve Janssens  Wines Napa Valley Tier District Tier Reserve Tier  Summary Summary Presentation Overview

 Robert Mondavi founded the winery in 1966  He believed that Napa Valley could produce wines that belonged in the company of the world’s finest  Robert Mondavi believed that wine and food accompanied by the arts is a pathway to gracious living  The Winery is a leader in promoting fine Napa Valley wines for over 40 years Founding Principles

Exceptional Vineyards  To Kalon vineyard is located in the northwest cornerof the Oakville AVA*  To Kalon means “the beautiful” or “the good” in Greek  Recognized as one of the great Cabernet Sauvignonvineyards in the world  * AVA = American Viticultural Area Hover over the AVAs to learn more; advance to next slide when ready

To Kalon Vineyard  Bale clay loam soils are perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc  A mix of old vineyard blocks and new high density blocks produce grapes with amazing depths of flavor

Stags Leap AVA  Wappo Hill Vineyard is a 400-acre estate located in the Stags Leap district  Renowned for excellent Cabernet Sauvignon and  Sauvignon Blanc grapes

Wappo Hill Vineyard  Higher volcanic component in soil than Oakville  Creates red wines with softer tannins and slightly higher acidity  Wappo Hill Vineyard is the primary source of Sauvignon Blanc for our Napa Valley Fumé Blanc

To Kalon Cellar  Completed in 2000, the gravity flow design and hand-sorting ensure gentle handling of the fruit and wine  Oak fermenters provide temperature stability during fermentation and maceration  The tanks also soften tannins and add structure, creating elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon

Genevieve Janssens  Director of Winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery since 1997  Two decades of experience in Oakville have given Genevieve a unique perspective on Oakville grapes

Napa Valley Wines  3 distinct tiers of wines: Napa Valley, District and Reserve  Napa Valley wines include Fumé Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon  Designed to showcase each varietal

Napa Valley Fumé Blanc  Robert Mondavi Winery’s signature white wine  Created in 1966 to differentiate dry, barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc from the sweeter styles popular at the time  Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavors characterize this complex, sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon  This classic Napa Valley wine reflects the strengths of the Napa Valley vineyards  Layers of blackberry, black plum and cassis witha hint of cedar  French oak aged and includes Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Merlot to add complexity

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon  District tier wines focus on distinctive flavor profiles from different sub-regions of Napa Valley  Fermented in the To Kalon Cellar French oak tanks  Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon offers open, structured tannins and rich black fruit flavors

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve  The Reserve is the benchmark for Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon wines  Oak tank fermentation allows wines to be enjoyed young, while offering cellar-aging potential  The Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is among the top wines in the world and is sought after by collectors

Fume Blanc Reserve  Flavors of jasmine tea, exotic spice and tropical fruit  Made from 100% To Kalon grapes; barrel fermentation and Semillon add richness and texture  Wine Spectator called this wine “focused and vibrant”

Other Reserve Wines  Chardonnay Reserve is barrel fermented with opulent tropical fruit, pineapple, fig and spice flavors  Pinot Noir Reserve is aged 12 months in Burgundian barrels and has dense black cherry, rose, forest earth, vanilla and warm spice flavors

Summary  Robert Mondavi Winery has been producing world class wines since 1966  The To Kalon Vineyard is located in the Oakville AVA  The Wappo Hill Vineyard, in the Stags Leap AVA, is noted for soft tannins in its Cabernet Sauvignon  There are 3 tiers of wines: Napa Valley, Districtand Reserve  Robert Mondavi created the first Fumé Blanc, a dry Sauvignon Blanc with oak fermentation

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