羅伯特蒙大維酒莊私人精選黑麥桶陳釀紅酒

Winery Background and History

Robert Mondavi Winery, founded in Napa Valley in 1966, played a pivotal role in establishing California’s modern wine identity. Through pioneers like varietal labeling and high-quality production, it transformed the New World wine landscape. Its Private Selection label embraces innovation and accessibility by aging wines in used spirit barrels, such as rye barrels, adding creative depth without abandoning core winemaking traditions

Producer and Wine Maker

This wine is crafted by the Robert Mondavi Private Selection winemaking team, drawing from the broader winery’s legacy. While specific winemaker names are not public, the team balances classic California red blend techniques with spirit barrel aging—delivering approachable yet layered wines showcasing both fruit purity and barrel-influenced nuance

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Grapes for this blend are sourced from California’s Central Coast, largely Monterey County vineyards. This region features cool maritime breezes, well-drained soils, and fog-influenced diurnal shifts. These conditions allow grapes to ripen gradually, fostering fresh fruit character, balanced acidity, and concentration ideal for smooth, flavorful red blends

Vinification & Aging Methods

After primary fermentation—likely in stainless steel to preserve fruit clarity—the wine is aged in American oak rye whiskey barrels for several months. This approach imparts warm spice, caramel, and toasty oak layers without overpowering the varietal fruit, resulting in a multi-dimensional wine with both warmth and balance

Tasting Notes

The wine presents deep, rich ruby color. On the nose and palate, expect ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, with layers of vanilla, baking spices, caramel, toasted oak, and a hint of rye-derived warmth. The texture is medium-full with smooth, integrated tannins and a lingering, slightly spicy finish

Food & Wine Pairing

Ideal companions include grilled lamb, barbecue ribs, robust burgers, roasted meats, and rich stews. It also pairs well with aged cheeses like cheddar or Parmesan, as its spice and fruit layers complement savory and hearty dishes

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve at around 16 °C (60 °F) in a medium to large red wine glass. Gently open the bottle—brief decanting (15–20 minutes) can enhance aroma release and meld the spice with fruit seamlessly

Storage and Aging Potential

This wine is crafted for early enjoyment, best consumed within the first few years post-release. It maintains quality and integrated flavor for approximately 1 to 3 years when stored properly, but is unlikely to benefit significantly from extended aging

Grape Varietals & percentage used

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc

ABV

Approximately 14.5%

Scores

James Suckling: 92 points

Wine Enthusiast: 91 points