In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Continuum Proprietory Red, Sage Canyon, California, USA. Red usa-california in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2028–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Joe Czerwinski (JC) — 97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 08/06/2023 · Drink 2028 - 2045
Still vibrant, youthful and fresh, the 2018 Proprietary Red features floral scents alongside sage and bay leaf nuances, all adding remarkable complexity to the cassis and black cherry notes. A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, it's full-bodied and silky in feel but turns dusty and tannic on the long finish. This one needs time.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 98/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2022 · Drink 2028 - 2043
The 2018 Proprietary Red Wine Sage Mountain Vineyard is another magnificent wine from the Mondavi family. Soaring and regal in its intensity, the 2018 possesses breathtaking aromatic presence and tons of the pedigree that have made wines off this site so compelling pretty much since the beginning. Vibrant dark fruit, lavender, sage, mint and mocha build into an impossibly long, silky finish. The…