Robert Mondavi Winery
Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Chardonnay
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Very nice Chardonnay, good body, smooth, not oaky, caramel and bourbon flavors, spicy notes on finish
Very nice Chardonnay, good body, smooth, not oaky, caramel and bourbon flavors, spicy notes on finish
2 people found it helpfulSep 29th, 2019
Definitely should be pared with food- chicken or fish.
Definitely should be pared with food- chicken or fish.
2 people found it helpfulAug 18th, 2019This is a bit gimmicky but still enjoyable. You can smell the bourbon and taste it in the finish.
This is a bit gimmicky but still enjoyable. You can smell the bourbon and taste it in the finish.
2 people found it helpfulMar 27th, 2019
Kate had this 6 years ago
Kate had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2018
Chardonnay 🥂 aged in bourbon 🥃 barrels... say what??
We came across this Robert Mondavi 2018 Chardonnay from America recently, and I couldn’t help but buy a bottle to give it a whirl. It was $23.
The grapes come from Californian vineyards and the bourbon whiskey barrels come from a renowned Kentucky distillery.
We decided to sip on it as we watched Uncorked on Netflix. Have you seen it?
It’s an American drama film which was released last year and it follows a guy who wants to become a Master Sommelier. If you like your hip hop and RnB then you’ll enjoy the soundtrack 😉
Anyway it was the perfect match for this Chardy, which both Mr Spittoon and I thoroughly enjoyed and will buy again!
It is a cork closed bottle so you will have to get the corkscrew out for this one.
In the glass it’s a lovely golden shade. Creamy oak, vanilla butter and melon notes rise from the glass and I actually think it has some whiffs of bourbon too 🤔 In the mouth it’s smooth, creamy and incredibly moreish. A bold Chardonnay yet it has some lovely crisp acidity to it too.
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. #Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
Chardonnay 🥂 aged in bourbon 🥃 barrels... say what??
We came across this Robert Mondavi 2018 Chardonnay from America recently, and I couldn’t help but buy a bottle to give it a whirl. It was $23.
The grapes come from Californian vineyards and the bourbon whiskey barrels come from a renowned Kentucky distillery.
We decided to sip on it as we watched Uncorked on Netflix. Have you seen it?
It’s an American drama film which was released last year and it follows a guy who wants to become a Master Sommelier. If you like your hip hop and RnB then you’ll enjoy the soundtrack 😉
Anyway it was the perfect match for this Chardy, which both Mr Spittoon and I thoroughly enjoyed and will buy again!
It is a cork closed bottle so you will have to get the corkscrew out for this one.
In the glass it’s a lovely golden shade. Creamy oak, vanilla butter and melon notes rise from the glass and I actually think it has some whiffs of bourbon too 🤔 In the mouth it’s smooth, creamy and incredibly moreish. A bold Chardonnay yet it has some lovely crisp acidity to it too.
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. #Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
Buttery bourbon chard. With a little marketing they could sell a tonne of this in Australia.
Buttery bourbon chard. With a little marketing they could sell a tonne of this in Australia.
Aug 6th, 2023
Balanced and smooth, oaky. Crowd pleaser and good for the price
Balanced and smooth, oaky. Crowd pleaser and good for the price
Jan 11th, 2021
Pretty decent. Not a lot of creaminess but some. Fruit is fresh, not strong alcohol on the tongue. Probably wouldn't seek it out special but if it's there and on sale, I'd get it again.
Pretty decent. Not a lot of creaminess but some. Fruit is fresh, not strong alcohol on the tongue. Probably wouldn't seek it out special but if it's there and on sale, I'd get it again.
Nov 3rd, 2020