The Mondavi wines we've had have been hit or miss, but I figured this was worth a shot for $9.
Earth and funk on the nose
Strawberry, earth, a bit of cherry, sweet oak, lots of acid which mellowed after a few hours, and a bit of chocolate. Not bad really.
Tannins show up on the finish and linger a bit with strawberry and wood.
Not bad for $9 really, let it breath for a while or sit on the rack for a few months (it's still a bit young, though I wouldn't call it ageworthy in any sense), but there's enough Pinot qualities that I wouldn't hesitate giving this one a mild recommendation.
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