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Robert Mondavi

Robert Mondavi as a distinct auction category reflects the extensive library of wines produced under his personal label and special project bottlings—including the iconic 30th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and the To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon—that predate or complement the main winery's commercial lineup. These lots include museum releases, special selections, and older vintages that circulate under the Mondavi name in a form distinct from the current winery's standard portfolio. The 1986 vintage tops the auction database for this category, reflecting strong secondary market demand for mature Napa Cabernets from the decade before California's critical and commercial consolidation. At auction, 855 lots average $167 per bottle with a ceiling of $1,722—priced meaningfully above the Robert Mondavi Winery average of $97, suggesting these lots skew toward rarer, older, or more prestigious bottlings. The 30th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the most notable special release, while To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet from older vintages commands significant premiums, particularly pre-2004 releases before the Constellation acquisition changed winemaking direction.