Oberon Cabernet
Mondavi family Cabernet, poured in Commack since the first vintage.
The story behind Oberon
Oberon was founded in 2005 by Michael Mondavi, whose family name has meant California wine for three generations, under his Folio Fine Wine Partners. The fruit comes from two very different Californias: Napa County and Paso Robles, where winemaker Tony Coltrin layers hillside volcanic soils against alluvial valley floor. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then given extended maceration to settle the tannins.
Malolactic fermentation happens in French oak, and the wine rests 12 to 14 months in barrel, roughly 45 percent new. The blend stays Cabernet Sauvignon at its core with small additions of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Merlot or Syrah for texture. That is why Oberon drinks generous young and still holds a few years in the rack.
Explore the Oberon range
Four bottlings from the same house, two appellations and a white for the porch. Here is how they line up on our shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberon Cabernet Napa 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa County | 13.7% ABV | Cassis, cedar, fine tannin, 45% new French oak |
| Oberon Cabernet Paso 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles | 13.7% to 14% ABV | Riper blackberry, cocoa, softer finish, weeknight pour |
| Oberon Merlot 750mL | Merlot, California | 13.5% ABV | Plum, mocha, rounded mid palate, roast chicken |
| Oberon Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sauvignon Blanc, California | 13.5% ABV | Citrus, green melon, bright acid, shellfish |
Which Oberon is right for you?
Oberon sits in a sweet spot most Cabernet buyers know well. The Napa bottling is $25.99, and the Paso Robles Cabernet and the Merlot are both $19.99, so you can put a serious Mondavi family wine on the table without treating it like a special occasion. The Sauvignon Blanc is $16.99. Recent vintages have drawn 93 points from James Suckling and 92 from Wine Enthusiast, which tells you the quality has held steady. Buy Oberon Cabernet online here and we will have it ready.
Structure and oak that stand up to a grilled ribeye without a decanting lecture.
Riper and rounder at $19.99, easy on the wallet and the palate.
Crisp citrus for oysters and a warm Commack evening.