![]() Store this bottle of wine at room temperature, but refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes before serving at around 60 degrees for optimal taste. Pair this red table wine with roast meat, poultry or seafood, or serve it at an elegant wine and cheese event. The phenomenal grapes produced in the region ultimately create Central Coast wine of the utmost quality, offered by Robert Mondavi Private Selection at a more accessible price. Our Spirits Barrel-Aged wines balance our proud history of longstanding traditions with a forward-looking approach. This Robert Mondavi wine is crafted with fruit from California's Central Coast vineyards, where slow ripening in the cool climate by the Pacific Ocean encourages complexity and depth of flavor. Fresh flavors of rose petals, strawberry, vibrant cherry and fresh raspberry abound in this pinot noir wine, while hints of Asian spice, sweet tobacco and Madagascar vanilla bean underscore aromas of ripe red cherries and violets. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir Red Wine is medium bodied with soft tannins and a lingering finish, making it an elegant offering for dinner parties. Soft, inviting, and light on its feet, the 2016 A to Z Pinot Noir is built for midterm aging and will drink great over the next 5 years. Supple tannins and refreshing acidity give shape and structure to the weight of the fruit harmonizing nicely and leading to a long finish ending on flavors of blue fruits and spice. As the wine continues across the palate, it grows in breadth and richness with a density and concentration that is impressive. On the palate, the wine echoes the initial aromatics with juicy flavors of blue and red fruits and hints of secondary flavors like chocolate malt, dulce de leche, coffee and a bit of earthiness. The scents are lifted by lingering rose petal and violet aromas, while deeper notes of graphite, leather, and pipe tobacco bring depth. The compelling nose opens with vibrant notes of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red current, plum, thyme, sage and baking spices. Michael and his wife Isabel reside in Napa Valley, close to their children and respective families.The 2016 A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir highlights the ripeness and concentration of the vintage with an uncommon grace and style. ![]() In 2015, the Wine Enthusiast named Michael their 2015 Person of the Year, recognizing his contributions to the US wine industry. He has held roles as Chairman and CEO of various industry bodies including the Wine Market Council, Napa Valley Vintners, California Wine Institute, and Winegrowers of California. Recognized as one of the global emissaries of California wine, Michael has been actively involved for decades in industry affairs and numerous civic activities. Today, Folio is focused on representing the finest portfolio from esteemed family-owned producers from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, France, Austria and Mondavi’s own family portfolio from California. In 2004 they launched Folio Fine Wine Partners – a full-service wine importer and marketing agency that was born of Michael’s strong belief and vision that the best wines in the world would be produced by wineries that are family owned and family managed. This marked the first chapter of the Michael Mondavi Family Estate, creating a sustainable legacy to be passed down to the next generation. Their 15 acres, famously known as part of the historical To Kalon (or To-Kalon) land, is one of the most recognized and valued. MacDonald Vineyards, situated in Oakville at the heart of Napa Valley, neighbors Robert Mondavi Winery. and Dina, purchased the Animo vineyard on Atlas Peak. Brothers and business partners Alex and Graeme MacDonald are building a winery business around the family name. In 1999, Michael, along with his wife Isabel and their two children, Rob, Jr. He later served as Chairman from 2001 to 2004. He was named Managing Director and CEO in 1990 and, following the company’s public offering in 1994, was appointed President and CEO. From 1969 to 1978, Michael served as Vice President of Sales. Elegant, easy, and perfect for spreading some holiday cheer. If you are still deciding on what to serve your guests, give this Classic Sabayon Recipe a try. Check out their great recipes and tips too. He served in many positions at the winery, including winemaker for the first eight harvests, including the celebrated 1974. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines can be found in the California section at your local liquor store. Raised at the Charles Krug winery in St Helena, Michael’s career began in 1966 when he and his father Robert co-founded the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, Napa Valley. There are few if any names in American winemaking that hold the same gravitas as Robert Mondavi, namesake of Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi Winery. Michael Mondavi is known as the “quiet icon” among his friends and colleagues and is widely credited with helping to establish and build the Napa Valley wine industry as we know it.
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