Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rum Barrel-Aged Merlot 2019 NEWZEALAND who had managed the estate

who had managed the estate since 1985

This aging regimen imparted subtle notes of vanilla and spice

Its rich flavors complement hearty dishes like braised short ribs

Stéphane Ogier took over in the late 1990s after studying in Burgundy

The area experiences a temperate climate with significant diurnal temperature variations

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Rum Barrel-Aged Merlot 2019 NEWZEALAND who had managed the estateWinery Background and History Robert Mondavi Winery, founded in 1966 in Oakville, Napa Valley, is considered a transformative force in modern California viticulture. Its Private Selection line, launched in the late 1990s, brought Mondavis winemaking valuesquality and accessibilityto wider audiences. The Rum BarrelAged Merlot is a contemporary innovation that adds bold spirit aged complexity to New World winemaking traditions rooted in the Mondavi