Robert Mondavi Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Fumé Blanc (Napa Valley)

Fact sheet

Type

Other

Grape

Fumé Blanc, Sémillon

Country

United States

Region

Napa Valley · Napa

Appellation

Napa Valley

Body

medium

Acidity

high

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201592 pts

  From an historic block of the famous vineyard long known as Robert's Block, this white is incredibly complex and concentrated, with richly woven layers of pear, Key lime and peach. A handful of Sémillon is blended in, adding extra oomph and flavor, the finish balanced in acidity…

• 201393 pts

  From the winery's historic To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, one of few sites in the state to nurture old-vine Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is complex and compelling. It balances between green olive, basil, thyme and crisp squeezes of lemon. Subtle in oak, it maintains buoyant acidit…

• 201289 pts

  From the winery's signature vineyard and old Sauvignon Blanc vines, originally planted in 1959, this wine offers complexity and intrigue. Flavors range from crisp lemon to savory fennel and herb, a long, lingering finish sealing the deal.

• 201192 pts

  The cool vintage resulted in an unusually lean and streamlined, but by no means uninteresting, wine. It's subtly fruity with hints of citrus zest and grapefruit. The main note, however, is gooseberry—barely ripe, acidic, mouthwatering and white peppery. The finish is absolutely…

• 201093 pts

  A gorgeous Sauvignon Blanc, so rich and refined. It's almost as full bodied as a Chardonnay, with dense flavors of citrus and tropical fruits, gooseberries and minerals, but with that sleek, bone-dry, acidic refinement expected from this variety. Production was a mere 984 cases.…

• 200991 pts

  Shows the dryness, acidity and minerality that always mark this Sauvignon Blanc, which is from the vineyard directly behind the Oakville winery. The flavors are lean and elegant, suggesting citrus fruits and Asian pears, with a hint of tart, sour gooseberry. An elegant wine to d…

• 199888 pts

  This wine, from the man who invented the name "Fumé Blanc," is not for everyone. It's way on the citrus, hay, and gooseberry side of the chart (as it is in every vintage), making for a lean, tart, almost sharp drink that some will find sour despite softening with 6% Sémillon and…