Proprietary Red wine represents a blend of red grape varietals, usually undisclosed, yielding a unique flavour profile. These wines are indulgent, typically offering opulent notes of dark fruits, chocolate, and spicy undertones. Their richness showcases the winemaker's skill in achieving surprising harmony from diverse grapes. As a result of maturing in oak barrels, they possess a certain structure and complexity that lends them an intense character. Proprietary reds are bespoke offerings from vineyards, often casting a captivating spell on wine lovers with their robust, layered, and sumptuous bouquet.

Tasting Notes

A vintage set apart for its perseverance and resilience, 2021 Continuum is one of refined concentration – a resounding expression of both measured intensity and enduring vibrancy. This is a multi-layered magnificent vintage that reveals floral notes, with black cherry and wild foraged mixed berries throughout. One can perceive the chemise, sage, and bay giving a gorgeous savory expression, reflective of the natural environment that surrounds our Sage Mountain Vineyard. 2021 is a wine of incredible complexity and nuance – a wine for the ages.

About the Winery

In the heart of Napa Valley, resides the distinct, revered, and exclusive Continuum winery. Unapologetically bold yet refined in its culinary offerings, the winery continues to impact the global wine market while maintaining the old world charm.

At an elevation of 1300 to 1600 feet high, Continuum winery overlooks the picturesque Oakville, reflecting timelessness blended with terroir-driven winemaking. The vineyard, spanning 41 acres, paints a mesmerising spectacle, brimming with a bounty of grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot are exquisitely grown under the Californian sun to produce distinguished wines that evoke the winery's expressive narrative.

Continuum is a legacy envisioned by the Mondavi family, celebrated winegrowers and pioneers in their own right. The perspicacity of Tim Mondavi was instrumental in shaping the winery since its establishment in 2005. Continuum sees itself as an interface between age-old traditions and innovative practices. That's why every aspect of winemaking here is conscientiously handled, right from the harvesting by hand to bottling their satisfying libations.

The winery offers a memorable tour and tasting experience for wine connoisseurs. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate and excellent soil composition, the vineyard is a testament to balanced viticulture. The handcrafted process and an aging period of 20-28 months in French Oak barrels give the wine at Continuum a rich, intense, and layered taste; a real treat for the palate.

In a nutshell, Continuum winery is a symphony of passion, craftmanship, and articulate winemaking setting it apart from others in the region and leaving an indelible mark on those who have the opportunity to savour its selections. The vibrant and captivating Continuum winery is a manifestation of an intimate understanding of the land, a testament to sustainable viticulture, and a homage to the timeless art of winemaking.

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