Introduction to Robert Mondavi Winery

1. Introduction toRobert Mondavi Winery

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

3. Founding Principles • 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 • Additional Information • Sally Bernstein 1995 interview with Robert and Margrit Mondavi (27.13 min) first 11 minutes about history and wine,food and arts • Marisa D’Vari 1998 interview with Robert Mondavi, part 1 (9:22 min) • Robert Mondavi tribute video (8:33 min)

4. Exceptional Vineyards • To Kalon vineyard is located in the northwest corner of the Oakville AVA* • To Kalon means “the beautiful” or “the good” in Greek • Recognized as one of the great Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the world • * AVA = American Viticultural Area • Additional Information • Oakville growers interactive map ; connects vineyards and wineries located primarily in Oakville AVA Hover over the AVAs to learn more; advance to next slide when ready

5. 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 • Additional Information • Oakville Winegrowers website: Oakville history, soil, climate • Goosecross Cellars Oakville AVA post http://goosecross.com/2009/06/oakville-ava/

6. 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 • Additional Information • Stags Leap District Winegrowers interactive map

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 • Additional Information • Video interview with Genevieve about Robert Mondavi

10. 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 • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

11. 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 • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

12. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon • This classic Napa Valley wine reflects the strengths of the Napa Valley vineyards • Layers of blackberry, black plum and cassis with a hint of cedar • French oak aged and includes Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Merlot to add complexity • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

13. 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 • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

14. 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 • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

15. 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” • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

16. 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 • Additional Information • Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley wine profiles

17. 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, District and Reserve • Robert Mondavi created the first Fumé Blanc, a dry Sauvignon Blanc with oak fermentation

18. Additional Resources • Robert Mondavi Winery website • Robert Mondavi Winery brand reference • Robert Mondavi Winery mobile wine profiles • Constellation Wines website • Constellation Academy of Wine website • Oakville Winegrowers website • Stags Leap District Growers website

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