Continuum Tim Mondavi Sage Mountain 2018

Continuum Sage Mountain 2018 is one of the most acclaimed wines from the United States and globally, composed of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot. The grapes, grown in Napa Valley, are hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness. They are destemmed, sorted, crushed and fermented in custom-designed French oak tanks, cement tanks and small French barrels. The wine is aged for 20 months in French barriques, 85% of which are new, to develop a richer body and greater complexity.

The aroma and taste present themselves with nuances of white spring flowers, violets, blackcurrants, blackberries, plums, black olives, herbs, dark chocolate, tobacco, graphite and mocha. The taste is intense, elegant and smooth with a persistent aftertaste.

The wine is ideal for rich simmering dishes with mushrooms and root vegetables or grilled venison leg with truffle sauce. It should be served at 16-18 degrees and decanted an hour before serving.

Continuum 2018 will benefit from further aging. If enjoyed now, it is recommended to decant the wine an hour before serving into large Bordeaux glasses. Approximately 1,500 cases are produced annually.