Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

We craft this richly textured Cabernet Sauvignon with Monterey County fruit, picked at the peak of ripeness in our coastal vineyards. In a truly original alternative to traditional aging, we set aside a portion of the blend to age in a mix of new and used bourbon barrels. The new barrels give the wine its deep undertones of toasted oak. The used barrels 'selected from a renowned Kentucky distillery' exude notes of vanilla and dried herbs, hinting at the fine bourbon that once graced these casks. The result is a bold, flavorful wine, unlike any other Cabernet.

Layered and complex, our Bourbon Barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with aromas of blackberry cobbler, graham cracker, brown sugar, milk chocolate, coffee, and smoke. A palate of blueberry pie, praline, sweet vanilla custard, caramel, and mocha is framed by soft, chewy tannins, and a hint of toasted oak on the lingering finish.