Straw yellow colour, somewhat stronger than the previous Napa Valley Chardonnay. The fruit on the nose is less expressive, far less citrusy. Instead nutty, a little bread, smoky. Spontaneously fermented. Matured on the lees for ten months in 57% new French oak barrels. Soft in the mouth, a flattering body. More elegant and finesse than the first wine. Gentle acidity, creamy, medium body. The flavour is primarily fruity with lemon and mandarin. Slightly longer on the finish. Quite nice, offers more complexity and is a step up from the winery's "basic" Napa Chardonnay.
Drink through 2029.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 2 March 2024.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
11Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir. / 20 ("very good") |
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| Stars: |
3Wines with a rating of 3 stars are very well-made. They exceed expectations and are well above average within their peer group. / 5 |
| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Colour: | white |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Chardonnay |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Robert Mondavi Winery |
| Country: | USA |
| Region: | California |
| Subregion: | Napa Valley |
| Appellation: | Los Carneros AVA |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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