Continuum
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
A sense of warmth, family and time honored tradition. Tim Mondavi does it right
A sense of warmth, family and time honored tradition. Tim Mondavi does it right
Mar 22nd, 2018
Bottled just a few months ago, the 2015 Continuum is shaping up to be a real gem. The flavors are dark, bold and incisive. In 2015, poor weather during flowering took with it 50% of the production in Continuum's prime Cabernet Sauvignon blocks. As a result, the 2015 has a high percentage (31%) of Cabernet Franc. Today, the Franc is keeping the wine a bit clenched, but that should be less of an issue as time passes. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018)
Bottled just a few months ago, the 2015 Continuum is shaping up to be a real gem. The flavors are dark, bold and incisive. In 2015, poor weather during flowering took with it 50% of the production in Continuum's prime Cabernet Sauvignon blocks. As a result, the 2015 has a high percentage (31%) of Cabernet Franc. Today, the Franc is keeping the wine a bit clenched, but that should be less of an issue as time passes. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018)
1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2018
Continuum Estate – 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot / Vintage 2015
Sage Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A Bordeaux-inspired red blend from Continuum Estate, perched on Sage Mountain high above Napa Valley. The 2015 vintage, though small in production due to drought and cool flowering conditions, yielded fruit of remarkable intensity and character. Limited quantities make this a collector’s treasure.
Aromas & Flavors
Opens with aromas of cacao, black currant, cardamom, and savory wild herbs. On the palate: lush layers of black cherry, roasted espresso, mountain minerals, and a touch of tangy orange spice. Velvety tannins wrap around ripe black fruit and chocolate notes, finishing long and expressive.
Mouthfeel
Dense, structured, and deeply vinous with remarkable balance between power and finesse. Rich and tactile, yet elegantly polished. Built for both immediate pleasure and decades of graceful aging.
Food Pairings
Best enjoyed with rosemary lamb chops, prime rib, aged gouda, or wild mushroom ragù. But honestly? This wine is an experience in itself, no food required.
Verdict
An elevated expression of Napa Valley mountain fruit, complex, soulful, and deeply memorable. One of those rare wines that leaves you saying, “whoa.”
Did You Know?
Continuum was founded in 2005 by Robert, Marcia, and Tim Mondavi, continuing the Mondavi family’s legacy in Napa with an estate entirely dedicated to Cabernet-family blends from Sage Mountain.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This was a showstopper for me. The 2015 Continuum delivered an elevated experience, the kind of wine that redefines how you think about Napa blends. Truly unforgettable.
Continuum Estate – 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot / Vintage 2015
Sage Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A Bordeaux-inspired red blend from Continuum Estate, perched on Sage Mountain high above Napa Valley. The 2015 vintage, though small in production due to drought and cool flowering conditions, yielded fruit of remarkable intensity and character. Limited quantities make this a collector’s treasure.
Aromas & Flavors
Opens with aromas of cacao, black currant, cardamom, and savory wild herbs. On the palate: lush layers of black cherry, roasted espresso, mountain minerals, and a touch of tangy orange spice. Velvety tannins wrap around ripe black fruit and chocolate notes, finishing long and expressive.
Mouthfeel
Dense, structured, and deeply vinous with remarkable balance between power and finesse. Rich and tactile, yet elegantly polished. Built for both immediate pleasure and decades of graceful aging.
Food Pairings
Best enjoyed with rosemary lamb chops, prime rib, aged gouda, or wild mushroom ragù. But honestly? This wine is an experience in itself, no food required.
Verdict
An elevated expression of Napa Valley mountain fruit, complex, soulful, and deeply memorable. One of those rare wines that leaves you saying, “whoa.”
Did You Know?
Continuum was founded in 2005 by Robert, Marcia, and Tim Mondavi, continuing the Mondavi family’s legacy in Napa with an estate entirely dedicated to Cabernet-family blends from Sage Mountain.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This was a showstopper for me. The 2015 Continuum delivered an elevated experience, the kind of wine that redefines how you think about Napa blends. Truly unforgettable.
Taking advantage of Capitol Cellars 50% off sale. An absolutely stunning red blend from Tim Mondavi. A real WOW!!!🍷🍷
Taking advantage of Capitol Cellars 50% off sale. An absolutely stunning red blend from Tim Mondavi. A real WOW!!!🍷🍷
Jul 21st, 2023
The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.
The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.
Mar 5th, 2023
Nice graphite, cab franc lends dark red fruit. Very approachable . Bobby Robertson, Michelle Carr, Angela Robertson, Kylee Morris, Mike Swann
Nice graphite, cab franc lends dark red fruit. Very approachable . Bobby Robertson, Michelle Carr, Angela Robertson, Kylee Morris, Mike Swann
Sep 28th, 2022
Wow...i f***king loved this. It split the table somewhat but I'm most definately a fan. Deep and luxurious with mouth coating tannins, dark berries and Vanilla. This goes on and on. 97 now but in 10, 15 or 20 years this wine will crush it. Fabulous display of wine making
(Extra point for one of the most attractive labels I've seen)
Wow...i f***king loved this. It split the table somewhat but I'm most definately a fan. Deep and luxurious with mouth coating tannins, dark berries and Vanilla. This goes on and on. 97 now but in 10, 15 or 20 years this wine will crush it. Fabulous display of wine making
(Extra point for one of the most attractive labels I've seen)
Drinking very well. Less than 15 minutes of air takes this wine far. Glycerin, smooth aromatics of honey churned preserves, lovely with a big finish.
Drinking very well. Less than 15 minutes of air takes this wine far. Glycerin, smooth aromatics of honey churned preserves, lovely with a big finish.
Nov 28th, 2021