Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Merlot

8.639 ratings
7.91 pro ratings
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
Dennis P.

I've always enjoyed Mondavi wines, but this bottle is an exception .

Theirs nothing appealing about this one, so I'll vacuum seal it and place it in the farthest.......
Corner of my fridge. Sooner or later it will end up in a sauce for a recipe. No other notes.

I've always enjoyed Mondavi wines, but this bottle is an exception .

Theirs nothing appealing about this one, so I'll vacuum seal it and place it in the farthest.......
Corner of my fridge. Sooner or later it will end up in a sauce for a recipe. No other notes.

Nov 6th, 2019
Symko

Perfect wine to relax at home with. Standard, nothing special, but great for its price.

Perfect wine to relax at home with. Standard, nothing special, but great for its price.

2 people found it helpfulNov 25th, 2019
Jonathan Shoup

Fruity and delicious. Low acidity and really drinkable. Nice casual wine to kick back with.

Fruity and delicious. Low acidity and really drinkable. Nice casual wine to kick back with.

Feb 21st, 2021
Amanda Hemesath

I was so impressed with this wine. Then I read the reviews. Not sure why it’s not receiving more love. I found it fabulous. Smells like cherries n plums. Tart then sweet. Was sitting there thinking about the flavor then realized it had a chocolate/mocha after taste. Some wines say this but this one was the first to deliver. Was rich n delicious. I absolutely love this wine. Not one to just drink frivolously. This wine is a good one to savor and enjoy. It is rich so I do recommend eating before or with. Enjoy!

I was so impressed with this wine. Then I read the reviews. Not sure why it’s not receiving more love. I found it fabulous. Smells like cherries n plums. Tart then sweet. Was sitting there thinking about the flavor then realized it had a chocolate/mocha after taste. Some wines say this but this one was the first to deliver. Was rich n delicious. I absolutely love this wine. Not one to just drink frivolously. This wine is a good one to savor and enjoy. It is rich so I do recommend eating before or with. Enjoy!

Dec 30th, 2020
Harv Walton

Is a little young and reacts beautifully to decanting or even resting in a large bowl glass. This really is enjoyable.

Is a little young and reacts beautifully to decanting or even resting in a large bowl glass. This really is enjoyable.

Jul 22nd, 2020
Marques Green

Very smooth and light 2017

Very smooth and light 2017

Mar 5th, 2020
Maria Falcon

Lighter taste, got better after the first glass

Lighter taste, got better after the first glass

Feb 29th, 2020
Stephanie Simpson

No bitterness, just smooth sailing. Love the depth of flavor.

No bitterness, just smooth sailing. Love the depth of flavor.

Feb 20th, 2020
Sandi Adams

Fruity and juicy

Fruity and juicy

Jan 8th, 2020
Margie Smith Inderrieden

Very smooth. I think I got it at Costco?

Very smooth. I think I got it at Costco?

Dec 16th, 2019