More of Robert Mondavi (Wine Folly)

 

To end this short but enjoyable spring break are two Robert Mondavi wines. (3/10/23) This first wine I tasted was a Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Buttery Chardonnay. This white varietal table wine was made in Acampo, California and has a vintage of 2021. I got this bottle for about $9 and is made primarily with the Chardonnay wine grape. It has an alcohol percentage of 13.5 and is sealed with a cork.

Winemaker's Notes:

"Our 2021 Buttery Chardonnay is golden straw in color and opens with decadent aromas of ripe pineapples, sweet milk tart, and créme brûlée. Creamy, rich flavors of custard pie, graham crackers, and vanilla bean, with notes of toasted oak and baking spices follow with a lingering finish. Enjoy our Buttery Chardonnay with roasted chicken, fettuccine carbonara, grilled salmon with blue cheese, and mango green salad."

“Robert Mondavi Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay 2021 750ML.” WeSpeakWine.com, https://www.wespeakwine.com/products/robert-mondavi-private-selection-buttery-chardonnay-2021-750ml.html.

Wine Info:

From the Wine Folly Book (page 96-97), it talks about the wine grape Chardonnay. "One of the world's most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from sparkling Blanc de Blancs to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak." This wine typically pairs well with subtle spices and flavors, like lobster. This wine usually has hints of yellow apple, starfruit, pineapple, vanilla, and butter. You can typically expect to spend around $40 for a bottle and can be stored in a cellar for about five to ten years. Lastly, it is mostly grown in France and the United States and has a medium body.

My Own Review/Experience With This Wine:

When I chilled this wine and poured it in my wine glass, I smelled aromas milk/butter, along with a sour sweet pear scent. When I tasted it, it had what I thought was a light to medium body that was a little acidic and sour. It did have a slight buttery flavor with the pair and ended with a tart flavor in the mouth. I did not pair it with food. I think this was a decent wine and it was fun to try another Robert Mondavi wine since I learned about him a little in a wine movie, How he was important in getting California and specifically the Napa Valley are in California into an area of interest for wine in the world.