Continuum Cabernet Blend 2018
98 – 100 point Tasting notes (1/25/2021): In a word, this new Continuum is sublime! An exuberant bouquet of flashy dark fruit and sage aromas lead to ethereal notes of blackberries, raspberries, cassis, baking spices, espresso bean and graphite. Savory herbs, truffles, pipe tobacco and subtle hints of toffee compliment the captivating finish. Once again, Tim Mondavi and his supremely talented team has crafted a monumentally delicious Cabernet blend that we deem a masterpiece in the making. Decant if enjoying prior to 2023 for a 98+ point experience and savor ever sip on the journey towards 100 points through 2030.While every ‘name brand’ winemaker worldwide strives to achieve balance in their flagship wines, nobody achieves this ‘holy grail’ as consistently as Mondavi. We say this with great enthusiasm after judging every vintage of Continuum since its inception.
The Wine
- Winery Continuum
- Vintage 2018
- Varietal 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot
- Style Cult
- Winemaker Tim Mondavi
- Production Boutique
Locale
- Country USA
- State CA
- Region Napa - Pritchard Hill
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Dark Fruit, Sage
- Tasting Notes Baking Spices, Blackberry, Cassis, Espresso, Graphite, Raspberry
- Food Pairings Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herbs, Bistec Argentino al Chimichurri
- Opening Now (decant until 2023)through 2030
Ratings
- Our Rating 100 - Perfect