To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021**
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Vineyard: To Kalon Vineyard (I-Block)
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Profound, layered, and ultra-luxury Napa Cabernet
“Ode to Soul” is Robert Mondavi Winery’s most exclusive and limited Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from a single, historic block within the legendary To Kalon Vineyard. Produced only in exceptional vintages and in extremely small quantities, this wine represents the pinnacle of Mondavi’s vision for To Kalon Cabernet.
Appearance:
Deep, opaque garnet with a nearly black core, showing immense concentration.
Nose:
Extraordinarily complex and expressive. Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and blackberry compote are layered with violet, graphite, crushed stone, and refined oak tones of cocoa, espresso, and cedar. With air, notes of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, incense, and subtle sweet spice emerge, revealing remarkable depth.
Palate:
Full-bodied, powerful, and impeccably polished. The palate delivers dense black fruit, plum, and black cherry, supported by ultra-fine, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. Despite its intensity, the wine is remarkably balanced and precise, with layers of mineral depth, savoury spice, and seamless oak integration.
Finish:
Exceptionally long and resonant, unfolding slowly with lingering notes of cassis, graphite, dark chocolate, and refined tannin that persist for minutes.
A superb Napa Valley vintage marked by concentration, freshness, and structure. In 2021, To Kalon Cabernet shows exceptional purity and tension, making this vintage especially compelling for long-term ageing.
2026–2070+
Approachable now with extended decanting (2–3 hours), yet built for decades of graceful evolution.
Best enjoyed with:
Prime rib or ribeye
Beef Wellington
Wagyu or dry-aged beef
Truffle-driven dishes
Aged hard cheeses
A monumental, icon-level Napa Cabernet. “Ode to Soul” 2021 combines the power of To Kalon with extraordinary finesse and precision. This is a wine for collectors, milestone celebrations, and the most serious Cabernet enthusiasts — a true statement of place, pedigree, and artistry.
