Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Pinot Noir

8.5935 ratings
8.217 pro ratings
California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Amanda Brannigan

Tastes like cherry/raspberry and smells a little like vanilla. Smooth. Good cheap Pinot noir option.

Tastes like cherry/raspberry and smells a little like vanilla. Smooth. Good cheap Pinot noir option.

2 people found it helpfulSep 9th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby with berry fruit and spice notes. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with some cacao, sweet spice and tobacco nuances. Firm tannins, good length on finish ending a bit tangy. Just Ok.

Ruby with berry fruit and spice notes. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with some cacao, sweet spice and tobacco nuances. Firm tannins, good length on finish ending a bit tangy. Just Ok.

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2017
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Too sweet. After a day open it's calmed down a bit but still not to my liking.

Too sweet. After a day open it's calmed down a bit but still not to my liking.

1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2014
Andrew Stewart

This wine was a touch on the acidic side. I would say it is average

This wine was a touch on the acidic side. I would say it is average

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2014
Allison Lyzenga

Plum, blackberries, oak

Plum, blackberries, oak

May 23rd, 2017
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Got this for $3.62 at WinCo and it is delicious, especially for the value! I should have grabbed a 2nd bottle to see how it turns out in 5+ years. Definitely needs some mellowing but I got notes of raspberry jam, bing cherry, over-ripe strawberry, cranberry and spice.

Got this for $3.62 at WinCo and it is delicious, especially for the value! I should have grabbed a 2nd bottle to see how it turns out in 5+ years. Definitely needs some mellowing but I got notes of raspberry jam, bing cherry, over-ripe strawberry, cranberry and spice.

Feb 9th, 2017
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.5

👃🏻 fruta roja, chocolate amargo, nota floral con algún defectillo 👄 agradable, ligero y quizás demasiado dulce en el final, un básico disfrutable.

👃🏻 fruta roja, chocolate amargo, nota floral con algún defectillo 👄 agradable, ligero y quizás demasiado dulce en el final, un básico disfrutable.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Rose’s Cafe

Spicy. Good, but different from an Oregon Pinot, which tends to be juicy/fruity.

Spicy. Good, but different from an Oregon Pinot, which tends to be juicy/fruity.

Apr 10th, 2016
Gregory Fulchiero

Surprisingly spicy

Surprisingly spicy

Dec 29th, 2015
Martin Bergo

Prisvärd! Clean, strong, ok balance; but lacks refinement.

Prisvärd! Clean, strong, ok balance; but lacks refinement.

Jul 12th, 2015