Robert Mondavi Private Selection
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.0
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
The wine is aged and blended to obtain exceptionalfruit flavors and complexity. A portion of the blend is then selected to age in new bourbon whiskey barrels for an additional three months. These new barrels impart a deep, rich, toasty flavor.
This Cabernet Sauvignon combines the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the Southern tradition of aging bourbon whiskey,resulting in an incredibly bold sensory expression. Deep, rich ruby in color, it opens with concentrated aromas of ripe blackberry pie, ripe dark berries, graham crackers, brown sugar, vanilla, milk chocolate,and toasted oak with notes of coffee and smoke. Flavors of blueberry pie, pralines, sweet vanilla cream,brown sugar, caramel and mocha are accented with hints of coffee. Soft tannins and toasty oak round out the wine with a long, lush finish. An excellent companion to grilled ribs, a charcuterie board, hearty pasta dishes and strong cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Aged in Bourbon Barrels is a delightfully complex red wine.The nose has a bouquet of dark berries and currants, with a hint of oak, spice and a subtle smokiness. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry flavors, balanced with a subtle bourbon-infused oakiness. The finish is lengthy and persistent, with a pleasing smokiness and a hint of tobacco. Overall, this is an enjoyable and well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon that is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Robert Mondavi Private Selection
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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