Composed of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple 2018 Proprietary Red has a fantastically fragrant nose of candied violets, red roses, Morello cherries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of wild blueberries, red currant jelly, iron ore and forest floor, plus a waft of cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with tightly wound black and red berry layers, framed by firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with incredibly persistent and evocative floral and mineral layers. An absolute head-turner, this 2018 is all that and then some.
About Continuum
Continuum is the culmination of four generations of the Mondavi family in wine. Tim and Marcia, along with their families, are focusing on an exceptional site in pursuit of a wine to be recognized among the great estates in the world. Located along the eastern ridge of Napa Valley, high above Oakville, Sage Mountain Vineyard is nested in nature, with rocky volcanic soils producing a small, precious crop. This site yields wine of power, depth, nuance and verve.
Tim Mondavi believes that wine is an artistic expression of man’s harmony with nature and as such, the winegrowing practices at Continuum honor and support the vineyards through balancing the essence of classic techniques with modern day innovations and organic farming. Continuum’s goal is to craft balanced wine of power, finesse and elegance – wines that are expressions of the land, the people and the vintage.