Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon California 750mL

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5–14.5% ABV | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Crafted from grapes sourced across California’s cool-climate vineyards, this Cabernet Sauvignon features a signature Private Selection blend. The grapes ripen slowly under coastal influence, yielding a balanced, expressive wine aged approximately 10 months in French and American oak barrels, with select lots finished in bourbon barrels for added complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, cassis, with spice, vanilla, and a hint of cigar box

• Palate: Medium-bodied with flavors of blackcurrant, plum, blueberry, cocoa, cedar, and coffee

• Finish: Smooth and well-structured with soft tannins, toasted oak, and lingering dark fruit

What Makes It Special

• A widely accessible California Cabernet with balanced fruit and oak structure

• Occasionally released in bourbon-barrel aged style for additional richness

• Offers depth and complexity at an affordable price point

• Sourced from coastal and Central Coast vineyards, enhancing freshness and acidity

• Designed for everyday enjoyment yet layered enough for casual food-pairing

How to Enjoy

Serve slightly below room temperature (60–65°F) in a red wine glass. Excellent with grilled meats, hearty pastas, barbecue, or aged cheeses. Also works well chilled slightly in warmer weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV?
   Between 13.5% and 14.5% ABV, depending on vintage.

2. Is it aged in oak?
   Yes—generally aged in French and American oak; some vintages see bourbon barrel finishing.

3. Is this a varietal Cab?
   Yes. It's primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, occasionally blended with small amounts of Petite Sirah or Cabernet Franc.

4. Vintage availability?
   Widely available across recent vintages (e.g. 2022–2023) in national retail distribution.