{"product_id":"robert-mondavi-to-kalon-fume-blanc-2022","title":"Robert Mondavi To Kalon Fume Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRobert Mondavi Winery, established in 1966 in Oakville, Napa Valley, revolutionized modern Californian winemaking with varietal labeling and visionary techniques. The To Kalon Vineyard—acquired by Mondavi from Napa pioneer H.W. Crabb, and named from the Greek for “the beautiful”—is considered among Napa’s special sites. The Reserve tier wine leverages the vineyard’s prestige and reflects the winery’s ongoing legacy of combining tradition with refinement.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced by Robert Mondavi Winery under the Reserve tier. Crafted by the estate winemaking team, it emphasizes terroir clarity from the famed To Kalon site, integrating traditional elegance with oak-derived texture for a refined expression of Fumé Blanc.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes are sourced from the To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley. This benchland offers well-drained soils, ideal sun exposure, and warm days tempered by cool nights—creating a climate that enhances richness, complexity, and balanced maturity in Sauvignon Blanc fruit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2022 Reserve Fumé Blanc was hand-harvested and cool-fermented in a combination of French oak barrels (29 % new, 91 % barrel fermentation) and concrete eggs (9 %), then aged on the lees for nine months to achieve harmony between natural acidity and textural depth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAromas: Clean stone fruit such as peach, along with white flowers and chalky minerals, plus subtle mint\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFlavors: Mango and tropical fruits with integrated barrel spice. Palate is fresh, lively, and juicy with good density, persistent acidity, and a lingering finish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhile not explicitly detailed online, based on style: ideal with shellfish, fresh goat cheese, citrus-herb seafood dishes, spring salads, sushi, or any lightly grilled fish—pairings that complement mineral tension and layered fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled at 8–10 °C (46–50 °F) in a medium-sized white wine or Fumé Blanc glass to highlight freshness, aromatics, and fine textural detail. A gentle swirl helps release layered scent; decanting is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2022 Reserve shows excellent balance and concentration. Expect optimal enjoyment with development into 2025–2028; its structure and acidity suggest it could age gracefully for up to 8–10 years under proper cellar conditions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Percentage Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e95 % Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e5 % Sémillon\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922270175446,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/RobertMondaviToKalonFumeBlanc.png?v=1773667968","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/robert-mondavi-to-kalon-fume-blanc-2022","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}