2017 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir
Community Tasting Note
hckschr40 Does not like this wine:
84 Points
Sunday, March 29, 2020 - The words "Pinot Noir" and "Napa Valley" rarely go together, and this bottle is a good example of why. Yes, it is light in color, it manages some spice and mushroom/earth components, and is identifiable as Pinot Noir. But the fruit is simply too ripe, and every aspect of Pinot that this achieves it seems to do despite itself. It's not awful, but there's really no reason to do this on the Napa side of the appellation beyond checking a box for unwary consumers. There are countless $25 bottles from Sonoma or the Willamette Valley that just make more sense than this. It was a gift and I'm grateful for the experience...
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Comment posted by Endodr:
5/17/2020 6:28:00 AM - I agree.
I am running out of everyday drinking wine at home during the COVID pandemic (most of my wines are in storage), However, I found this bottle, which was also a gift. Your note is spot on. Yes, it tastes like Pinot, but way out of balance and with no finess or charm. Too tannic and too fruity. Yuk!