Michael Mondavi Family Estate
2015 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 21 | Lot No. 201
Michael Mondavi Family Estate
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Red Wine
Appellation: Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- From our 15-acre Animo Vineyard planted in Atlas Peak’s stony, volcanic soil
- A selection of the best parcels and barrels from our mountaintop vineyard
- Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with a small percentage of classic red wine varieties
- Mountain terroir, meticulous fruit selection and precise blending make for an exclusive wine
Description
Your unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is sourced from our favorite mountain vineyard, Animo, which means “spirit” and is the soul of our family winemaking. Our estate vineyards high atop Atlas Peak have been in the family for 17 years, and today we look to this as the crown jewel of our family holdings. We farm our vines organically and are proud to be part of the Napa Green and Fish Friendly Certifications. The central variety in your wine is Cabernet Sauvignon, providing excellent structure and plush, dark fruit. We weave in a thimbleful of classic red wine blenders to accentuate the aromatics and further sculpt the mouthfeel for the most visceral and pleasurable sensations possible. Barrel aging is exclusively in French oak, hand-selected from our finest barrels.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Rob Mondavi, Jr.
Winemaker, Michael Mondavi Family Estate
As a winemaker, I first consider myself as a wine drinker, asking what do I want to drink and what do my friends want to drink, and then I select the vineyards, fruit maturity and all winemaking decisions based on the desire to create mesmerizing wines for myself, friends and family.
Country born: United States
Education: A non-classic winemaking background at Santa Clara University, miscellaneous chemistry and winemaking courses, but best of all a lifetime of experience in the cellar and vineyards.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy encompasses the amazing roots my family has planted, yet roots are not enough. Finding new ways to create cutting-edge wines is key and it is important to go beyond the style of wines that my forefathers created. If not, I would be disappointed in myself for not stretching the limits, as I would not have embraced the heritage to excel that was provided by my family.
Winery Distribution
Michael Mondavi Family Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Michael Mondavi Family Estate Contact: Olivier Portet
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