Saturday, February 23, 2019

Tasting - CK Mondavi

Name: CK Mondavi Red Blend

Variety: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Region: St. Helena, California
Country: United States
Year: N/A
Price: $20 (Magnum size - 1.5 L)

Winery Review: "Red Blend is their winemaker’s signature cuvee, an expression of five red varieties capturing the best of each vintage. It has the backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, the finesse of Merlot, the structure of Petit Verdot, the floral essence of Cabernet Franc and the boldness of Malbec. This full-bodied wine offers flavors of black cherries and plums and ends in a soft, balanced finish" (Vintage Cellar). 

My Review: Very nice. The cherry flavors and aromas were prominent and the mouthfeel was smooth. For a fuller-bodied wine, this wine was very drinkable and easy on the palate. I did not try this with any food, but I would absolutely drink this wine again.

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