Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2335 ratings
9.243 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color, aromas of black and red fruits with some herb and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry, currants and licorice with cacao, espresso, cedar and earthy herbs. Long finish, well balanced, rich tannins ending with fruit, cedar and earthy character.

Deep Ruby color, aromas of black and red fruits with some herb and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry, currants and licorice with cacao, espresso, cedar and earthy herbs. Long finish, well balanced, rich tannins ending with fruit, cedar and earthy character.

Apr 10th, 2026
Ron R
9.3

See my prior notes. For a gnarly vintage, few complaints here.

See my prior notes. For a gnarly vintage, few complaints here.

Mar 31st, 2025
Gregory Fulchiero

Such a bombastic wine. Velvety … opulent … and loaded with dark fruit and cassis. Built for 15-20 years. Would like a touch more acid.

Such a bombastic wine. Velvety … opulent … and loaded with dark fruit and cassis. Built for 15-20 years. Would like a touch more acid.

Apr 24th, 2023
Ron R
9.4

This was just ravishing with my Beef Wellington!

This was just ravishing with my Beef Wellington!

Dec 25th, 2021
Ron R
9.4

This wine is all about subtlety and restraint. While 17 was a challenging vintage, there are no signs of that here. Pure mature black fruits on the nose and palate. Dense mouthfeel with viscosity and moderate sweetness. Tannins are integrated, while the acidity is relaxed. Drink this vintage now or over the next 3 years.

This wine is all about subtlety and restraint. While 17 was a challenging vintage, there are no signs of that here. Pure mature black fruits on the nose and palate. Dense mouthfeel with viscosity and moderate sweetness. Tannins are integrated, while the acidity is relaxed. Drink this vintage now or over the next 3 years.

Dec 3rd, 2021
Ron R
9.5

Paying homage to the king of Napa - Robert Mondavi. This reserve is the reference-point in Napa. A model of restraint. The Cubans just came along for the ride. Montecristo No2 (2005) Grand Reserve. Better ask somebody…

Paying homage to the king of Napa - Robert Mondavi. This reserve is the reference-point in Napa. A model of restraint. The Cubans just came along for the ride. Montecristo No2 (2005) Grand Reserve. Better ask somebody…

Sep 10th, 2021
Gregory Fulchiero

Wow. I’m not sure 9.5 is high enough. So balanced, reserved in fruit and structure and beautiful overall. My kinda Cali cab. Hides the 14.5% abv like a champ.

Wow. I’m not sure 9.5 is high enough. So balanced, reserved in fruit and structure and beautiful overall. My kinda Cali cab. Hides the 14.5% abv like a champ.

Mar 15th, 2021
Cameron Parry

Classic Oakville

Classic Oakville

Dec 10th, 2017
Carlos Lorenzo

Deep red color, pepper, spicy, ash on smell. Long persistence, high acidity, oaky, meaty, much better to pair with something, a t-bone steak works perfect with it.

Deep red color, pepper, spicy, ash on smell. Long persistence, high acidity, oaky, meaty, much better to pair with something, a t-bone steak works perfect with it.

Aug 30th, 2017
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

10

This blew my mind. And back in 01/02 you couldn’t sell a bottle of 98 to save your life!

This blew my mind. And back in 01/02 you couldn’t sell a bottle of 98 to save your life!

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