Michael Mondavi Redesign

Some vintners have called the 2016 vintage “a near-perfect growing season”. The 2016 growing season was very smooth with warm, mild weather devoid of any noteworthy heat spikes or climatic anomalies.  We saw ideal weather conditions throughout and wrapped up as the region’s first significant fall rainstorm arrived in mid-October. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness.

A long and warm growing season allowed the grapes to manifest dark fruits flavors. Infrequent heat spikes softened the traditionally firm and structured tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon. The warm season balanced by night time fog and cool Napa Valley nights, calmed the ripening process and instilled a unique blend of tannin and fruit which inspired a rich background of deep exotic spices.

In 2004 we acquired cutting from a special vineyard known as the oldest surviving Sauvignon Blanc in North America.