Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay Private Selection Wine

15%

Appearance: Rich golden yellow with hints of amber, reflecting its depth and complexity.

Nose: The aroma is inviting and luxurious, with pronounced notes of ripe tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and papaya. Subtle hints of toasted oak, vanilla, and caramel from the bourbon barrel aging add layers of complexity and richness to the bouquet.

Palate: On the palate, the wine delights with its full-bodied and velvety texture. Flavors of ripe pear, apple, and citrus dominate, complemented by nuances of baking spices and sweet bourbon nuances. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, with a touch of acidity providing balance and structure.

Finish: The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of creamy vanilla, toasted coconut, and a hint of spice. Velvety smoothness and a touch of sweetness linger on the palate, leaving a lasting impression of the wine's elegance and depth.

Adding a twist to traditional barrel-aging, select lots of the blend are aged in a mix of new and used bourbon barrels. The new barrels give the wine its deep undertones of toasted oak.
Bourbon barrel wine is an intriguing fusion of two distinct worlds — wine's elegance and bourbon's robust character. It is a type of wine that undergoes a unique aging process, where it is matured in barrels previously used to age bourbon.Whiskey barrels are more standard in size with them holding 50 gallons of choice beverages at the start. Wine barrels are 59 gallons but will vary in height and width depending on the type of wine that is going into the barrel.
Robert Mondavi founded his namesake winery in the Napa Valley wine country in the 1960s to create premium wine that competes with the finest from the Old World.
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