Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Cabernet Sauvignon

8.6843 ratings
8.38 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

It is a dark purple wine, with a nose featuring ripe blackberries and cassis, vanilla, tar, cigar and clove. The palate is quite nice, with cherry, blueberry and raspberry flavors draped with a bit of oak spice and offering a silky set of tannins. I paired it with a rib eye and used it in my skillet mushrooms. The wife gave me a big thumbs up, so I know it worked.

It is a dark purple wine, with a nose featuring ripe blackberries and cassis, vanilla, tar, cigar and clove. The palate is quite nice, with cherry, blueberry and raspberry flavors draped with a bit of oak spice and offering a silky set of tannins. I paired it with a rib eye and used it in my skillet mushrooms. The wife gave me a big thumbs up, so I know it worked.

Sep 7th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Mediocre Cab, doesn’t belong with the RM brand. Had this at a tasting, pass and you should too.

Mediocre Cab, doesn’t belong with the RM brand. Had this at a tasting, pass and you should too.

Jun 2nd, 2018
Sue Mohle

Iconic winery still making good wine

Iconic winery still making good wine

Dec 9th, 2017
Meredith Lyons

I like it! Nice and big, doesn’t smack you in the face but has good, full flavor! I would become a cab sav drinker if they were all like this!

I like it! Nice and big, doesn’t smack you in the face but has good, full flavor! I would become a cab sav drinker if they were all like this!

5 people found it helpfulJan 5th, 2018
Steven Beishuizen

The moment you uncork this wine, it's aroma wants through the room. The nose is a touch juggy but not offensively so. The wine has very little intensity and the fruit does not announce itself. I don't know what you'd pair this with. OK with chips while playing board games.

The moment you uncork this wine, it's aroma wants through the room. The nose is a touch juggy but not offensively so. The wine has very little intensity and the fruit does not announce itself. I don't know what you'd pair this with. OK with chips while playing board games.

4 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2016
Aaron Stroud

Wouldn't call it my go-to. Too much fruit imo. I want more pepper and wood, leather. Still great for the price

Wouldn't call it my go-to. Too much fruit imo. I want more pepper and wood, leather. Still great for the price

3 people found it helpfulJan 4th, 2016
Jass

It's a women's red. Not dry at all, surprisingly off-dry and soft and smooth. Not the typical cabernet . Flower, tropical fruits, spice. Strong flavours but its not too bold, the finish is a little short.

It's a women's red. Not dry at all, surprisingly off-dry and soft and smooth. Not the typical cabernet . Flower, tropical fruits, spice. Strong flavours but its not too bold, the finish is a little short.

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2017
Andrew Lohse

DNIP

Apr 21st, 2018
Steven Sims

Cheap Cab. Bought on a budget and not worth the money. Decanting did help a lot.

Cheap Cab. Bought on a budget and not worth the money. Decanting did help a lot.

Mar 29th, 2024
Thomas Gorissen

Pretty good just a little overly sweet at first. Aftertaste leaves some to desire. Got it on sale so can’t complain. Great for the price.

Pretty good just a little overly sweet at first. Aftertaste leaves some to desire. Got it on sale so can’t complain. Great for the price.

Feb 23rd, 2024