Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Continuum |
Vintage | 2013 |
Country | United States |
Region | Napa Valley |
Volume | 1,5 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2032 |
Stock | 0 |
The blend of the 2013 Proprietary Red Continuum is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot. This was aged in about 80% new French oak for 20 months prior to bottling. In his technical notes he said that 30% of production was declassified. A flawless, potential masterpiece in the making, the dense ruby/purple color, beautiful notes of blueberry, black cherry, graphite and a touch of earth and background smoke are followed by a full-bodied wine with gorgeous integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol. The tannins are present and substantial, but silky and well-integrated. This is a tour de force from Tim Mondavi and his team ? a masterpiece of power and finesse that, although approachable now, should age gracefully for at least another 25-30 years.
Impressive purity of fruit and definition with blackcurrant, oyster shell, blueberries and slate. Graphite, too. Very complex yet subtle. Full-bodied, very chewy and powerful yet polished and gorgeous. Muscular, well-formed tannins. Electric style.