As winemakers tinker a bit with unusual barrel finishing, the results are improving. This Chardonnay presents wildly spicy on the nose, and it counters the ripe Chardonnay nicely. If you’re a fan of the mid 1990’s style of Chardonnay when it comes to texture and have a yen for some spice, you can’t go wrong here. A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Monterey County (California) Chardonnay 2018
By Rich Cook