Tuesday, May 21, 2024

"Vint" Mondavi Pinot Noir 2022

Thin Pinot hue with aromas of strawberries, ash and spice.

Palate--Juicy structure with more structure than flavor; solid acidity, austere Pinot flavors but what's there is tasty.  Finishes better than it starts.

I could write a book on Robert Mondavi and the legacy he left to Napa Valley and the country of wine as a whole. When he passed, Mondavi wines changed. They "may" still produce elegant, desirable wines but I am now at an income level where I probably couldn't afford them even if I wanted them. 

At any rate this is a $7 dollar Pinot Noir sourced from California and it is to be passed on. My wife grabbed it on sale which I am glad she did as I have not had a Mondavi wine in many years.  I STILL haven't had a Mondavi wine...  Pass on this.

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