ROBERT MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION RUM MERLOT

Robert Mondavi Private Selection
Rum Barrel-Aged Merlot

This Merlot blends the craftsmanship of winemaking with the exotic tradition of Dark Rum barrel aging. The cool climate of our coastal vineyards imparts the wine with jammy flavours of plum and blueberry. Select lots are then aged in Rum barrels, delivering complex nuances of toasted coconut, molasses, and rich vanilla when added to the blend.

VARIETIES: Merlot
REGION: United States / California
AGEING: Aged for 10 months in oak barrels
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 6 years
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
FITS TO: A superb accompaniment to Grilled Ribs, a Charcuterie Board, Hearty Pasta Dishes, and Strong Cheeses

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Rum Barrel-Aged Merlot | Range | Robert Mondavi Private Selection

The Robert Mondavi Winery has been the cornerstone of the Napa Valley for four decades. Their wines run the gamut from value-driven, food-friendly wines in the Private Selection line to premium, well-established wines offered by the Reserve Line.

Select lots aged in Rum barrels. This Merlot blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the exotic tradition of Dark Rum barrel aging. The cool climate of our coastal vineyards imparts the wine with jammy flavors of plum and blueberry. Select lots are then aged in Rum barrels, delivering complex nuances of toasted coconut, molasses, and rich vanilla when added to the blend.