Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Rum Barrels Monterey County Merlot

8.870 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Michelle Connely

Jammy flavors of plumb and blueberry. Run barrels add complex nuances of toasted coconut, molasses and rich vanilla. Consumed 4/2019.

Jammy flavors of plumb and blueberry. Run barrels add complex nuances of toasted coconut, molasses and rich vanilla. Consumed 4/2019.

2 people found it helpfulMay 15th, 2019
Paul Smalley

You can taste rum

You can taste rum

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2020
Sharon B

I am not cooking dinner tonight! I am however going to relax with this fruit forward, slightly tannic Merlot.

I am not cooking dinner tonight! I am however going to relax with this fruit forward, slightly tannic Merlot.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2019
Sarah J

Really good Merlot.

Really good Merlot.

Jan 23rd, 2021
David Weaver

Deep ruby in color. Rubber, plum, black cherry, molasses, and oak on the nose. Rubber, pepper, dark fruit, and molasses on the palate. Smooth tannins and mild acidity, the mouthfeel is underwhelming. Rubbery, bitter, and hot finish whose only redeeming quality is a hint of vanilla and molasses at the very tail end. 

Deep ruby in color. Rubber, plum, black cherry, molasses, and oak on the nose. Rubber, pepper, dark fruit, and molasses on the palate. Smooth tannins and mild acidity, the mouthfeel is underwhelming. Rubbery, bitter, and hot finish whose only redeeming quality is a hint of vanilla and molasses at the very tail end. 

Jan 8th, 2021
Joel Brooks

Vanilla strong on the nose. Very smooth on the palette. A definite re-purchase. Very enjoyable.

Vanilla strong on the nose. Very smooth on the palette. A definite re-purchase. Very enjoyable.

Nov 22nd, 2020
Bruce Gunther

Earthy notes, i.e., mushroom as my first impression. Really enjoy it...nice balanced flavor palette, will buy again if it's available.

Earthy notes, i.e., mushroom as my first impression. Really enjoy it...nice balanced flavor palette, will buy again if it's available.

Nov 1st, 2020
Sarah J

Love this Merlot!

Love this Merlot!

Sep 19th, 2020
Mary Wilson

Deliciously different. I didn’t find the alcohol overwhelming. Rum notes were subtle, nice blueberry up front. Just really really tasty!

Deliciously different. I didn’t find the alcohol overwhelming. Rum notes were subtle, nice blueberry up front. Just really really tasty!

Sep 14th, 2020
Joyce Brooks

$11 at TW. Nice layers, a little tannic. Good all around wine.

$11 at TW. Nice layers, a little tannic. Good all around wine.

Sep 6th, 2020