Robert Mondavi Reopens Historic Oakville Estate

Following a three-year transformation, Robert Mondavi Winery—the historic heart and visionary leader of Napa Valley fine wine—today announces the grand reopening of its iconic Oakville estate. Timed to its 60th anniversary, the reimagined winery introduces a fully modernized destination, including a new hospitality wing, expanded indoor-outdoor tasting experiences now available for reservation, enhanced culinary and visitor spaces, and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. Marking the most significant transformation of the property since its founding in 1966, the reopening is also commemorated with the debut of a limited-edition 60th anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

At the core of this next chapter is an evolved approach to winemaking, anchored by the estate's vineyards, including the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. Now certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), To Kalon produces fruit of exceptional purity and balance, forming the foundation of the winery's most celebrated wines.

The new To Kalon Cellar introduces advanced technology—including optical sorting, gravity-flow systems, and temperature-controlled fermentation and barrel spaces—allowing for smaller, more precise lot vinification. These enhancements support a more nuanced and site-driven approach, resulting in wines that reflect both immediacy and age-worthiness.

"The reopening reflects the evolution happening behind the cellar doors," said Kurtis Ogasawara, Head Winemaker, Robert Mondavi Winery. "While our approach is grounded in decades of tradition, we continue to refine how we farm and vinify—bringing greater precision to each decision. This allows us to highlight the distinct character of the vineyards we work with and the intention behind every wine we produce."

The redesign restores key elements of Cliff May's original vision while introducing a contemporary architectural language that opens the estate outward. A new inverted gable canopy—referencing the winery's iconic arch—anchors a series of indoor-outdoor tasting spaces, terraces, and gathering areas with panoramic vineyard views.

Adjacent, a new culinary building with an indoor-outdoor veranda supports an expanded wine and culinary program rooted in the surrounding gardens, while a linear water feature—inspired by traditional agricultural aqueducts—runs through the south wing, reinforcing the winery's commitment to sustainable water stewardship and reflecting its historical role in Napa Valley winemaking.