Name: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Red Blend
Varietal: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: Not labeled on the bottle
Price: $11.99
Winemaker's notes found online: The red blend combines some of the finest attributes of petite sirah, zinfandel, and syrah with a touch of other complementary reds, resulting in a deliciously rich, full-bodied blend. The wine offers warm, toasty aromas and flavors, including jammy blackberry, vanilla, and baking spices. It’s full and rich with a long, flavorful finish.
Wine Folly references: Based on information found online, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel are the primary grape varieties in this wine. Petite Sirah is loved for its deeply colored wines with rich black fruit flavors and bold tannins (Pg. 147). Zinfandel is described as a fruit-forward yet bold red that's loved for its jammy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes (Pg. 189).
My review: I decided to try this wine to go out of my comfort zone. Since I wasn't going to be pairing this with any food, I wanted to try a red blend that could be enjoyable on its own, and I felt like this was exactly that! I didn't have very high expectations, but this wine surprised me. I felt like it was very rich, and the first thing I noticed was the spice. It was really nice; it smelled like a sweet spice, like clove and maybe a touch of vanilla. It was very similar to the description of Zinfandel in Wine Folly. As I tasted it, I noticed the fruitiness, which reminded me of a tart raspberry or blackberry. I went back to smell it again, and this time, I noticed a chocolate-like smell. I could definitely taste the rich black fruit flavors from the Petite Sirah, too. Overall, I really enjoyed this wine. It was price-friendly, not too overpowering for my taste, and the flavors were deep and rich.
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