I like to taste a wine before reading the back label, preferring not to be influenced. I’m considering total blind tastings – even having a friend pick the wine, cover the label, and pour going forward to see if I can determine whats what in a wine.

I was intrigued by this claim of 100% Chardonnay and the Robert Mondavi brand is a favorite of mine.

What I tasted was oak, vanilla, apple, lemon and honey back with a clean finish and slight sense of carbonation.

While some chards are fine for drinking on their own, this one is better paired with food to bring out the flavor. It’s a heavy, sturdy wine so it stands up well to aged cheeses or chicken or pasta dishes with rich white sauces.

Here’s what they say about it on the back label…

I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve tried it!