The 2006 Continuum is composed of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 16% Petit Verdot. Its opaque purple color is followed by a rich, sumptuous bouquet of blackberries, creme de cassis, incense, graphite, and a hint of burning embers. This powerful, full-bodied, rich wine possesses considerable precision as well as purity. Both vintages will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and both should age beautifully for 25-30+ years. Tim Mondavi’s new project continues to display exceptional promise. Kudos to Tim Mondavi for continuing the legacy of his family.Tel. (707) 944-8100; Fax (707) 963-8959

Continuum's 2006 Proprietary Red should continue to drink well for several more years, but it is fully mature at this point, boasting cigar box and tobacco accents to the cherry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety in feel, then seems more open-knit and even woolly on the finish. Only the second vintage, it was sourced from selected blocks of Mondavi's To Kalon Vineyard, so it's very different from the later Pritchard Hill-grown wines.

Shows rich dark chocolate, mocha and espresso, along with a wealth of ripe, currant-laced Cabernet fruit. Focused, tight, elegant and stylish, with a persistent finish that keeps unfolding to reveal hidden nuances. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2010 through 2017. 1,750 cases made. -JL