Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
  • Aldi® Picks
  • Costco® Picks
  • Trader Joe’s® Picks
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
menu icon
go to homepage
Get Our Free Guide!
search icon
Homepage link
  • FREE GUIDE!
  • Insider Deals
  • Best Of Lists
    • - Costco
    • - Trader Joe's
    • - Aldi
  • About
  • The Rating System
  • More Helpful Links
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Robert Mondavi Oakville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - The Cream of the Crop

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 23, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010-Robert-Mondavi-Oakville-Cabernet-Sauvignon
    A special Holiday Saturday Splurge!

    88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 1% Malbec from To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville District, Napa Valley, California.

    Sample submitted for review. SRP of $45 and available for as low as $35. 8,333 cases produced.

    From the bottle:

    "Robert Mondavi taught me that great wine can only come from great vineyards, and Oakville has been the cradle of great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for more than 130 years. Robert Mondavi chose these vineyards with the goal of creating wines that could stand in the company of the world's finest, and I am proud to continue that tradition.

    15.0% Alcohol"

    Just as we did last year, this year we will be highlighting a few wines beyond our typical Saturday Splurge price range. The reason, as we explained in our post Give Them What They Want, is simple -- the whole idea behind gift giving is to give the other person what they want. And for whatever reason there are many people that want expensive wine (not everyone is a Reverse Wine Snob, gasp!). At the same time, when you're spending a good chunk of money on a single bottle of wine as a gift, you really want to make sure it is a good one! So over the next few weeks we'll highlight a handful of worthy options. Up first comes a wine from the pride and joy of Mr. Robert Mondavi himself: To Kalon vineyard in the Oakville District of Napa Valley.

    The 2010 Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignonbegins with pleasant aromas of plum, blackberry and lots of vanilla. The medium to full-bodied wine tastes delicious with lots of rich, tart, dark fruit and a hefty dose of oak. This is still a fairly young wine as it spent about 2 years in mostly new French oak so it will only get better from here. (And if you drink it now give it a good decant first.) A smooth texture with fine tannins lead into the dry, vanilla soaked finish which also features more rich fruit and lingering chocolate notes at the very end.

    Also check out our review of the regular Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet which can be had for $18 at Costco.

    See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


    Saturday Splurge


    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Saturday Splurge

    << A Hidden Gem - Exploring Slovenia And Its Remarkable (And Affordable) Wine
    Chateau Bourbon La Chapelle - Deep and Smoky >>

    About Jon Thorsen

    Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! Read more about me...

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals Header Square
    Limited Time offers with amazing discounts just for our readers.

    Don't Miss Out!

    About Reverse Wine Snob

    Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good! Jon Thorsen is an independent wine consumer who has been helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob® sign up for my free guide and don't miss our exclusive Insider Deals! Read more about Reverse Wine Snob in the news and about me.

    Reverse Wine Snob Logo

    Join over 450,000 followers on social media!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Get Our Free Guide! How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Free Guide! How To Drink Great Wine Without Breaking The BankReady to start drinking the best wine of your life, and save money doing it? Sign up for our 5 Day Free Guide!

    Learn More

    Helpful Links

    • - Ask The Expert Series
    • - Browse by Variety, Region, etc.
    • - Buy My Book on Amazon
    • - Get Our Free Guide
    • - How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine
    • - Insider Deals
    • - Insider Deal FAQ
    • - Printable Lists of Recommended Wines
    • - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • - The Rating System
    • - Wine Tasting Basics

    • - Advertise
    • - Contact Info
    • - Submit Samples for review

    How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Tired of wasting money on bad wine? Sign up for our Free Guide!

    No commitments, no spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Best Of Lists!

      • - Aldi Wine
      • - Best Pizza Wines
      • - Best Red Wines of 2022
      • - Box Wines
      • - Cabernet Sauvignon
      • - Chardonnay
      • - Chianti
      • - Costco Wine
      • - French Wines
      • - Italian Wines
      • - Malbec
      • - Merlot
      • - Oregon Wines
      • - Organic Wines
      • - Pinot Noir
      • - Red Blends
      • - Rosé
      • - Riesling
      • - Sauvignon Blanc
      • - Spanish Wines
      • - Sparkling Wine
      • - Syrah
      • - Thanksgiving Wines
      • - Trader Joe's Wine
      • - Vegan Wines
      • - Zinfandel
      • And Many More Best of Lists

    Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

    Copyright © 2011–2023 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy