Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Classic rip Californian Merlot, flattering and ripe. A great crowed pleaser, so ideal for a party or other events with a mix crowed. Deep dark red on color, nose of candy, red berries,light touch of mint, bell peppers, licorice and prunes, medium body, round tannins, fruity with nice acidity, a bit hollow in the mid pallet, pleasant finish. Overall pleasant yet nothing special. My score 86, drink to 2021
Classic rip Californian Merlot, flattering and ripe. A great crowed pleaser, so ideal for a party or other events with a mix crowed. Deep dark red on color, nose of candy, red berries,light touch of mint, bell peppers, licorice and prunes, medium body, round tannins, fruity with nice acidity, a bit hollow in the mid pallet, pleasant finish. Overall pleasant yet nothing special. My score 86, drink to 2021
1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015
Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a reddish rim.
Light nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, earth, dust, peppercorn, leather, smoke and chocolates.
Medium plus in body and soft, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cherries, sweet strawberries, leather, earth, wood, vanilla, light vegetables, coffee, cloves, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tart cranberries.
This Merlot is very enjoyable by itself. A Good sipping wine.
Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel and delicate complexity.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will be good in the next few years.
Needs 90 minutes to open up properly and show some tannins.
15% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a reddish rim.
Light nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, earth, dust, peppercorn, leather, smoke and chocolates.
Medium plus in body and soft, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cherries, sweet strawberries, leather, earth, wood, vanilla, light vegetables, coffee, cloves, chocolates, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tart cranberries.
This Merlot is very enjoyable by itself. A Good sipping wine.
Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel and delicate complexity.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will be good in the next few years.
Needs 90 minutes to open up properly and show some tannins.
15% alcohol by volume.
Dark red color, almost purple with blue and black fruit aromas. The wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for 16 months. The taste reveals complex blackberry and plum flavors with sweet spice, a touch jammy. The wine was well balanced with good acidity and soft developed tannins. This full-bodied wine finishes with an almost velvety ending. Delightful! Robert Mondavi wines are a bargain, this Merlot is one of many examples.
Dark red color, almost purple with blue and black fruit aromas. The wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for 16 months. The taste reveals complex blackberry and plum flavors with sweet spice, a touch jammy. The wine was well balanced with good acidity and soft developed tannins. This full-bodied wine finishes with an almost velvety ending. Delightful! Robert Mondavi wines are a bargain, this Merlot is one of many examples.
Mar 15th, 2016Dry note, with a taste at the end. Definitely not for me.
Dry note, with a taste at the end. Definitely not for me.
Dec 9th, 2018Fruit forward cherry and red fruit flavours, though higher alcohol content gives it more substantial body. As with most Californian wines slightly on the sweeter side for my tastes, but nice balanced wine that doesn't offend. Flavours opened up second day after opening the bottle
Fruit forward cherry and red fruit flavours, though higher alcohol content gives it more substantial body. As with most Californian wines slightly on the sweeter side for my tastes, but nice balanced wine that doesn't offend. Flavours opened up second day after opening the bottle
Jan 22nd, 2017Has a little more spice than I like.
Has a little more spice than I like.
Jan 19th, 2017
Blackberry and plum but what is intriguing is the hint of bay leaf. Very nice.
Blackberry and plum but what is intriguing is the hint of bay leaf. Very nice.
Sep 28th, 2016
Beautiful ripe purple. Medium alcohol aroma with plum. Very subtle an incredibly balanced merlot. Plum. Soft finish
Beautiful ripe purple. Medium alcohol aroma with plum. Very subtle an incredibly balanced merlot. Plum. Soft finish
Aug 28th, 2016