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Michael Mondavi Family

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021

Daniel M
8.9

If you fancy a bit of butter then this one might be right up your alley. It's not a butter bomb though, and it's pretty well made. The nose is buttery but shows as well nice lemony and oaky notes. The palate shows some good acid drive, and that acid drive is what makes it a great tasting experience, actually. Nice buttery touches and texture all along, some nice lemony notes, a bit of grip in the rear. It's quite wide and ample but not as thick as what I was expecting. The finish is not very long and shows some oaky notes that make a come back, among other buttery and lemony notes. It's well made, clearly overpriced here (they ask for 50+ USD in equivalent local currency before discount) but it's a nice, enjoyable pour even on its own. — 5 days ago

Dave, Peter and 8 others liked this
Freddy R. Troya

Freddy R. Troya

Spot on! Great tasting description, I had this one on previous vintages at the winery (before was renovated) and I was also pleased it was the traditional butter bum you get here in California.
Freddy R. Troya

Freddy R. Troya

Sorry for the typo.….i meant, I was also pleased this “was not” the traditional “butter bomb”….
Daniel M

Daniel M

I agree Freddy, it's reasonably buttery.

Michael David Winery

Inkblot Lodi Cabernet Franc 2022

Henry Fuseler
9.0

2/2026. Good fruit and finish. Medium boldness. Very good for the price point. — 2 months ago

Ted, Ed and 1 other liked this

Matthiasson

Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay

Paul J
9.0

Can’t rate. Maybe the wine is in a weird spot or my palate was affected by the 4 sessions of snow shoveling, but if I had a blindfold on I would have thought this was a red. Somewhat restrained on the palate with lots of steel elements and some earth. Color was great, as was the cork, so must be me. Usually one of my favorites! — 2 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke

Peter Michael Winery

'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay 2022

joe mama
9.4

Great as always but I am going to age the other remaining for a couple of years, great mix of minerality , acid and cream mouthfeel. Get the lemon custard and some other white stone fruit — 11 days ago

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Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Kelly Perkins
9.1

Dark rich flavor — 11 days ago

Michael David Winery

6th Sense Lodi Syrah

Patrick Litle
9.2

Great flavor, spice, smooth — a month ago

Peter Michael Winery

'Mon Plaisir' Chardonnay

joe mama
9.4

Weeknight treat. Medium body, creme brulee on nose and some custardy finish but great acid. Just so many great things to love in this chardonnay. I still prefer Ma Belle Fille — 2 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2021

Doug Powers
9.2

Oak and white stonefruits, polished, clean, very good depth and acidity, long finish, very nice!! Gonna drink this w/grilled sturgeon! — 22 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Tom, Shay and 10 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Next you're gonna tell us you caught the Sturgeon on a fly rod!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, interestingly enough, Sacramento lies at the confluence of two rivers — American and Sacramento — in the area north of downtown Sacramento, there are weirs/causeways that handle flood problems (rant: because we Californians allow most of our excess rainfall to flow into the Pacific). Anyway, sturgeon, which is farm-raised around here, is big business in this area, I *believe” it produces more U.S, caviar than any other state. And the thing with farm-raised sturgeon — they are HUGE (50+ pounds) — so the local fish markets occasionally have it, very rich flavors!!

So, NO fly rods were involved, I generally hate fishing!! 🤷🤷
Dave

Dave

That is a neat story, but the fly rod would have been neater!

Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Anthony Kluska
9.2

This is what new world should be. Pepper fruit oak. — 2 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon

Ron Kyle
9.2

Deep velvety flavor. — 2 months ago