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thoughts of Figs, Floral aromas and Toast

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

These Chardonnay grapes come primarily from California’s Central Coast vineyards. The cooling influence of coastal Pacific breezes temper ripening and help the grapes retain acidity, ensuring concentrated flavour in the glass. 

Think apples, pears, peaches and pineapple. Add some concentration and balance.

The majority of this California white wine is aged in French oak barrels.

We paired it with apple turkey sausages, bacon/potato peroegies and yellow beans.

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Select

$15.99 regularly $17.99

13.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00086003461925

Chardonnay Mondavi mystery case

Flashback Dinner

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

We were very pleased to see a Mondavi in Mystery Case #9.  We remember a dinner at the Empress Hotel decades ago with representatives from Mondavi for a tasting and dinner. A MOST enjoyable time.


In tribute, we created tenderloin kebabs (pork/Japanese Eggplant/small tomatoes/red yellow peppers/mushrooms) for our flashback dinner.


This wine is more acidic than I’d have expected from a Californian Chard (and this is a good thing), the Oak is still a little overpowering in my view, but certainly not completely out of balance. It’s full bodied with a nice rich texture. 


Not sure I’d call it ’new’ style, but it brings forward the not-as-oaky, unobtrusive flavours of the newer Chardonnays from California.

Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

$24.97

14.5 % Alcohol

Chardonnay Mondavi Napa Valley

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