Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2021

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (45%); Cabernet Franc (35%); Merlot (11%); Petit Verdot (9%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 96 (RP), 99 (JS), 98 (JD)

Tim Mondavi, scion of the legendary Robert Mondavi, founded Continuum Estate in 2005 with his family, driven by a vision to craft a single, definitive red wine expression from a singular Napa Valley terroir. Located on the historic Pritchard Hill, the estate's high-elevation vineyards are meticulously farmed to produce Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends that embody depth, elegance, and power. Continuum represents Tim Mondavi's culmination of decades of winemaking experience, aiming for a wine that truly reflects its exceptional site with a focus on balance and longevity.

"This is so aromatic with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, iron, pine bark and orange peel. Hints of wild sage and peppermint. Seductive perfumes. Full-bodied with extremely well-integrated tannins that have great length. Elegant firmness at the finish. The quality of the tannins is some of the best I have had in a young Continuum. Seamless silk. Great finish. 45% cabernet sauvignon, 35% cabernet franc, 11% merlot and 9% petit verdot. Best after 2027."

-James Suckling (JS)