Monday, March 25, 2013

Tasting- Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir

This 2011  Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir is from Acampo, California, Pinot Noir varietal, priced at $11.00.  Cheap Wine Ratings said, "The nose on this wine is pleasant, with aromas like nutmeg, vanilla, cherry and a subtle frankincense.  At least that’s what comes to mind.  I honestly haven’t smelled actual frankincense in some time, but the wine has a perfume / incense fragrance that made me think of frankincense. In the mouth it offers tart cherry flavors up front, with some strawberry flavors and spice coming into play on the mid-palate.  The finish is a touch bitter, but not offensively so.  The acidity is good and the tannins are subtle, but sufficient.  All told, this is a decent, although somewhat predictible, pinot noir". I thought that this was a good pinot noir for the price. It was extremely light in color and smelt of vanilla, cherries, strawberries, and smoky oak. And it had a fresh fruit taste with hints of sour cherries and strawberries. 






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