Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Winery Background and History

Robert Mondavi Winery, established in 1966 in Oakville, Napa Valley, played a foundational role in elevating California wines to global prominence. The estate popularized varietal labeling and advanced modern winemaking techniques. Its signature Fumé Blanc style—barrel-influenced Sauvignon Blanc—becomes a benchmark for New World expressions. This Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc continues that innovative tradition, blending fruit from iconic estate vineyards like Stags Leap and Oakville with Mondavi’s hallmark balance of freshness and finesse  .

Producer and Wine Maker

Crafted by Robert Mondavi Winery’s team, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc sources fruit from the Stags Leap District estate vineyard and the Oakville estate. Fermentation is split between stainless steel and French oak (13 % new), with six months aging on lees, combining vibrancy and textural complexity  .

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Fruit is drawn from two distinctive Napa Valley sites: the cooler, expressive Stags Leap District, and the warmer, well-drained Oakville estate. These mesoclimates—defined by diurnal shifts, varied soils, and hillside exposures—create a layered flavor profile featuring both aromatic intensity and structural depth  .

Vinification & Aging Methods

Fruit underwent fermentation both in stainless steel and oak barrels (13 % new French oak). The wine then aged on its lees for six months before bottling, building body and richness while preserving the wine’s freshness  .

Tasting Notes

Aromatic profile includes peach, citrus blossom, yellow peach, lime, candied orange, and subtle salinity. On the palate it is fresh, lively, beautifully balanced, with lime and yellow peach flavors culminating in a long, mineral-tinged finish  .

Food & Wine Pairing

Delicious with grilled fish, shellfish (oysters, lobster), light salads, goat cheese, or citrus-herb dishes. The wine’s bright acidity and textured roundness also pair well with Asian-inspired fare (e.g., pad Thai) and creamy appetizers  .

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve chilled to 8–10 °C. Use a medium-sized white wine or Fumé Blanc glass to showcase aromatics and texture. No decanting required. Swirl gently to release citrus and floral notes.

Storage and Aging Potential

This Sauvignon Blanc is built for near-term enjoyment. Optimal drinking window spans 2024 through the next 3–4 years, with freshness and brightness maintained in proper cool, dark storage.

Grape Varietals & Percentage Used

93 % Sauvignon Blanc and 7 % Sémillon  .

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

14.5 %  .

Scores

• James Suckling: 92 points