Timed to its 60th anniversary, Robert Mondavi Winery officially reopens its doors to visitors on April 20th, introducing new guest experiences now open for reservations alongside a limited-edition commemorative release.
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.
Guided by the pioneering spirit upon which Robert Mondavi established the winery, this transformation balances preservation and progress. Cliff May’s emblematic arch and tower have been carefully restored, while new architectural and landscape interventions—led by Aidlin Darling Design (architecture) and Surfacedesign (landscape architecture)—deepen the connection between guests, the vineyard, and the surrounding Napa Valley landscape.
“This transformation reflects a renewal of Robert Mondavi’s original vision,” said Peggy Hemphill, Brand Marketing Director for Robert Mondavi Winery. “As we reopen, we’re proud to carry that legacy forward—welcoming guests to experience Napa Valley in a more thoughtful, elevated way while setting the stage for the winery’s next era.”
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.
“It’s hard to overstate the impact of Robert Mondavi’s partnership with Clifford May—a meeting of two pioneering minds that produced one of California’s defining midcentury landmarks,” said David Darling, co-founder of Aidlin Darling Design. “Our work carries that spirit forward, using design to strengthen the winery’s connection to its site while shaping its future.”
Extending beyond the cellar, the physical transformation of the estate is designed to bring guests into closer connection with the land. Surfacedesign’s landscape vision builds on the site’s geological and ecological history, shaping an experience grounded in the relationship between viticulture and environment. Plantings, pathways, and terraces are designed to reflect the natural forces that formed the To Kalon Vineyard and the broader Napa Valley.
“The design begins with an exploration of the forces that shaped this place—the tectonic shifts, volcanic activity, and sedimentary deposits that created the unique conditions for To Kalon’s world-class wines,” explains Roderick Wyllie, Principal, Surfacedesign.
Interior furnishings and guest environments by San Francisco-based firm BAMO introduce a counterpoint of intimacy to the estate’s expansive architectural vision. Drawing on the textures and palette of the Mayacamas Mountains and the To Kalon Vineyard, the spaces unfold as a series of thoughtfully designed environments, each inviting pause, exploration and connection. Original elements, including hand-painted tiles by Margrit Mondavi, have been thoughtfully preserved and integrated alongside works from the Mondavi collection, linking the winery’s cultural heritage with its contemporary identity. Materials from earlier structures were carefully repurposed throughout the estate, reinforcing a sense of continuity between the winery’s past and present.
“This project reflects a deep respect for the legacy of a pioneering Napa Valley family and a shared belief in its future,” said Michael Booth, Principal, BAMO. “By bringing together a team aligned in vision and long-term stewardship, the result is an experience designed to endure as an iconic destination for years to come.”
Designed to showcase winemaking at every stage, the transformed north wing now houses production, private tastings, and immersive guest experiences. The To Kalon Collective introduces three dedicated tasting spaces, offering access to wines sourced from To Kalon Vineyard, including Robert Mondavi Winery, To Kalon Vineyard Company, Schrader Cellars, and Double Diamond, providing a comprehensive view of the vineyard’s range and expression. The estate’s iconic bell tower has also been reimagined as the Tower Library, an intimate tasting space that offers a new perspective on the winery’s history and wines.
To mark its 60th anniversary, the winery will release a 2023 Commemorative Edition Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($125). Sourced from exceptional blocks within To Kalon and Wappo Hill Vineyards, this limited-edition wine will be available beginning April 20th at the winery, on robertmondaviwinery.com, and through select U.S. wholesale and fine wine retail partners.
Guests can now book a range of new visitor experiences, including guided cellar tours, curated tastings, and walking tours of the property that offer a firsthand look at the estate’s transformation. Offerings include the Pioneer Tasting, featuring Napa and Estates wines; the Visionary Tasting, focused on terroir across the Estates collection; and the Legend Tasting and Tour, highlighting the winery’s most prestigious Reserve wines. Reservations are available via the winery’s website and Tock.