Robert Mondavi Winery
Private Selection Buttery California Chardonnay



This wine is colored yellow-gold. I found the nose to be strange, with apple, pear, and nectarine aromas up front, followed by an odd scent of vanilla and butter. It has a hint of the smell of the butter offered on popcorn at the movies. The palate gives the fruit center stage as well, with oak notes a bit more prominent. The acidity is nice and the mouthfeel is full. It's not a wine I will seek out in the future, even though I rather like buttery Chardonnay.
This wine is colored yellow-gold. I found the nose to be strange, with apple, pear, and nectarine aromas up front, followed by an odd scent of vanilla and butter. It has a hint of the smell of the butter offered on popcorn at the movies. The palate gives the fruit center stage as well, with oak notes a bit more prominent. The acidity is nice and the mouthfeel is full. It's not a wine I will seek out in the future, even though I rather like buttery Chardonnay.
Feb 4th, 2025
It's definitely a $10 bottle of wine. It's ok to cook with but not buttery or that good.
It's definitely a $10 bottle of wine. It's ok to cook with but not buttery or that good.
Jan 14th, 2024
Best when served near room temperature or slightly chilled. Sweet and neutral taste. Easy to sip after dinner.
Best when served near room temperature or slightly chilled. Sweet and neutral taste. Easy to sip after dinner.
Jan 9th, 2023
Sweet aromas, slightly acidic. Buttery. It is not bad but I wouldn’t buy it again simply for the fact that there are better pinot grigios in the world.
Sweet aromas, slightly acidic. Buttery. It is not bad but I wouldn’t buy it again simply for the fact that there are better pinot grigios in the world.
May 18th, 2022
Buttery chard goodness, as promised. Lovely sipper on a slow afternoon alone with an accompaniment/meal. Finishes with a nice citrus zing that satisfies!
Buttery chard goodness, as promised. Lovely sipper on a slow afternoon alone with an accompaniment/meal. Finishes with a nice citrus zing that satisfies!
Jan 9th, 2022
Very different from Australian chardonnay. Improved with breathing and I liked the buttery profile. Went well with chicken pot pies.
Very different from Australian chardonnay. Improved with breathing and I liked the buttery profile. Went well with chicken pot pies.
Aug 27th, 2021
The first 3 glasses were pretty gross. Rotten fruit/pineapple. The last was more butter than rot. But not worth buying again for only 1 decent glass.
The first 3 glasses were pretty gross. Rotten fruit/pineapple. The last was more butter than rot. But not worth buying again for only 1 decent glass.
Jul 13th, 2021