Michael Mondavi Family

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Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Paul J
9.3

Lovely gold color. Lemongrass and minerality dominate the nose with subtle flowers. There’s a sweetness on the palate I can’t place, almost like bubblegum. Deep wine with long finish. Always good! — 5 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

Good wine. Not as big and buttery as I had hoped. Had it during a power outage in an ice storm with some oysters. Some wines are made for moments like these. — 12 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Pinot Noir

Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 2 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This has softened considerably since my last bottle several years ago. Nose is complex, with earth, cedar, cigar box, and an incense-like note. In the mouth, it’s rich but medium-bodied. The tannins that were so prominent a few years ago have significantly resolved. Entering (finally) its drinking window. — 5 days ago

Angelo Casagrande
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Yeah, yeah…but tell me about that Sozet!!

Peter Michael Winery

'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay 2021

So first, a caveat: This NEEDS food! It just does. When first opened I really wasn’t a fan, tried to pair it with some lighter charcuterie fare and cheese and it just did not gel. It isn’t the crisp, light bodied chard you’d expect it to be, it’s full bodied, thick, and complex, but once we found the right food, paired with steelhead salmon cooked in butter and bacon grease, wooooah, this moves like you’d found the perfect dancing partner. The color is typical Chardonnay yellow with green hues towards the middle, with strong Meyer lemon and slight dusty stone in on the nose, maybe even some leafy, vegetal notes hidden in there. — a month ago

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Peter Michael Winery

'Ma Belle-Fille' Chardonnay 2015

Drinking great. Sweet for a chardonnay but tasting great with scallops — 2 months ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Deep rich color. Licorice notes, Smooth finish… lovely cab! — 9 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ron R
9.3

See my prior notes. For a gnarly vintage, few complaints here. — 12 days ago

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@Ron R but isn’t that usually the case?
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…and some luck!
Ron R

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As rule of thumb, yes, but not always… for example, 2003’s, I don’t think I’ve tasted a good Napa wine from that vintage. This is not to say that there aren’t any good wines, just that I haven’t tasted any.

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Laughing when I say this… the first glass tastes just as wonderful as the last glass. Often when we do tastings the last glass tastes good but later we wonder why in the world we liked it so much. This one is enjoyable from the very first sip. Regardless of the crazy label and name, it’s a great selection to enjoy with dinner and a partner. — a month ago

Tracy Bowen
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