COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
PRODUCER
Continuum Estate
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Novicium is the second wine from Continuum Estate, a family-owned winery on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, founded by Tim and Marcia Mondavi to honor a four-generation winemaking legacy. The estate's philosophy centers on 'winegrowing,' emphasizing the expression of terroir from their Sage Mountain Vineyard. The 2019 vintage is sourced from this elevated, west-southwest facing vineyard with volcanic soils, benefiting from a balanced growing season. Novicium is considered a vision into the future of the estate's farming and winemaking direction.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Continuum Estate is on Pritchard Hill, a prestigious Napa sub-appellation.
Fact 02
The winery is a continuation of the Mondavi family's winemaking history.
Fact 03
Novicium means 'new' or 'beginner' in Latin, reflecting its role.
Fact 04
The vineyard is over 1,400 feet above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2019 Novicium is produced by Continuum Estate using fruit from their Sage Mountain Vineyard on Pritchard Hill. The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), with Petit Verdot (12%), Cabernet Franc (10%), and Merlot (2%). Following harvest, the wine undergoes 22 months of aging in French barriques, with 66% of the barrels being new oak. The estate emphasizes sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. The 2019 vintage was characterized by a balanced year and a longer growing season.
