Robert Mondavi, Private Selection Pinot Noir, California

Robert Mondavi · California › United States of America

Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1987283
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82 /100
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18
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Taster #9264 · Apr 8, 2012
84/100
Not great, not horrible. Probably a little past its prime. Wouldn't buy again.
2005 vintage
Taster #1869 · Dec 24, 2010
84/100
This bottle was definitely showing some age. Dull ruby wine with brick on the edges. The nose was muted with cherry and a medicinal note. In the mouth, tastes of cherry and a very faint hint of oak. More of the same on the short finish. Suspect that the bottle was not stored under acceptable condition, and was served at someone else's party.
2005 vintage
Taster #0088 · Jan 3, 2009
80/100
Taste somewhat weak but went well with chix cacciatore. For the price went well with the dinner but not very full bodied. Smell of spice and pepper (slight).
2005 vintage
Taster #0529 · Sep 14, 2008
79/100
Nose is shows moss, earth and a hint of spice. Palate is more bell pepper than fruit.
2005 vintage
Taster #2847 · Mar 29, 2008
81/100
Very average bottle of wine, tones of cherries but nothing special about this Pinot.
2005 vintage
Taster #6861 · Jul 20, 2007
80/100
Long legs in glass. Very evident heat both on nose and mouth. Too young. Aromas of raspberry jam and cumin. Good acidity in mouth, with flavors of plum. Very oaky and long finish.
2005 vintage
Taster #9949 · Apr 27, 2007
87/100
This was a great smooth light wine with soft berry flavors.
2005 vintage
Taster #8736 · Mar 16, 2007
84/100
It smells like pinot. It tastes like pinot. It feels like pinot. But nothing else. There's not much besides cherry and cola notes. One dimensional, straight forward, light body. A few days ago I had La Crema Pinot Noir and it was definitely worth $5 more. Nothing really wrong with this wine but there's a lack of originality, definition and identity in this wine. For a $10 pinot it's not bad, it just isn't great.
2005 vintage
Taster #5099 · Feb 23, 2007
87/100
Couleur pâle, comme tout bon pinot qui se respecte. Nez intéressant, d'intensité un peu plus élevée que la moyenne. Il pinote davantage que bien des vins vendus à ce prix. Fleurs, pain grillé, épices douces et cerises se partagent la palette des arômes. La bouche, quoique relativement gouleyante, manque un peu de souplesse, et ses saveurs (un peu moins complexes qu'au nez) sont davantages expressives qu'en laisserait croire le nez. Ce n'est pas un vin à conserver longtemps. 1 an …
2005 vintage
Taster #7456 · Feb 2, 2007
80/100
eh. Not worth the price.
2005 vintage
Taster #2508 · Jan 20, 2007
85/100
color - light ruby, not opaque taste - various spices, earthy
2005 vintage
Taster #6937 · Nov 29, 2006
82/100
Just getting into Pinot Noir. Was decent for the price
2005 vintage
Taster #3937 · Nov 22, 2006
80/100
Generally unremarkable. Some nice spice.
2005 vintage
Taster #3409 · Oct 26, 2006
simple, alot of spice
2005 vintage
Taster #2429 · Sep 28, 2006
80/100
Nothing to remember. For the first second I thought it had potential as started nicely but quickly got weak in the middle with a short, harsh finish. Just not a whole lot going on. Not for me for PN.
2005 vintage
Taster #2883 · Sep 23, 2006
75/100
It wasn't bad, but it won't be remembered at all. Don't waste the $10. Tried to give it a day to breath, but it wasn't happening.
2005 vintage
Taster #1393 · Aug 12, 2006
81/100
Uninteresting at this time. Perhaps too young and simple, but seemed very blah to me.
2005 vintage
Taster #9914 · Jun 28, 2006
80/100
OK everyday PN
2005 vintage
Taster #4043 · May 9, 2006
85/100
Since this wine is so new I didn't expect much complexity but it tastes good. Nice fruit with a bit of spice.
2005 vintage
Taster #5018 · Dec 20, 2005
Simply outstanding - well rounded and very drinkable
2001 vintage
Taster #9951 · Jun 21, 2004
Jeff and I really enjoyed this Pinot Noir. I tend to really enjoy them as a sipping wine. This was was soft but yet full berry flavor. A very nice, inexpensive Pinot Noir.
2001 vintage