2017 Continuum Estate Sage Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red Napa Valley 750 ml

Continuum is the natural next step in the families of Tim and Marcia Mondavi- a family whose commitment in wine spans four generations and over 100 years. The world-renowned Sage Mountain Vineyard looks down from Pritchard Hill at the original Robert Mondavi Oakville plantings, a visual reminder of the family’s one-of-a-kind history in the Valley. 

Tim, a 40+ year winemaking veteran, and his full-time team, work tirelessly to produce the truest expression of the fruit from those rocky, volcanic soils—inspiring Antonio Galloni to gush,  “No detail is too small to escape Tim Mondavi’s attention… the attention to detail is equaled at only a handful of properties across the valley.” 

Tim’s pursuit of perfection is wildly evident in the 2017 vintage. All of the grapes used for this blend were harvested prior to the region’s devastating fires. The lasting impact of 2017 was the small volume of grapes, yet the quality was pristine. Total production decreased by about 1/3rd during 2017, making this already in-demand wine even more scarce. 

This Continuum has the brand’s signature core of minerals and dried earth wrapped in crushed boysenberries, overlaid by aromas of fresh bay. James Suckling honed in on the pronounced sage and mint in his glowing 98-point review.