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- Moushegh - 02-07-2006
Hello everyone, I've been reading your posts for a few weeks©
I was interested in your thoughts on Mondavi Pvt selection, yay or nay?
- Glass_A_Day - 02-08-2006
Hello Moushegh and welcome. Not a big fan of straight Merlot myself. Mondavi Private Selection is an ok intro wine but in the end it is still a mass produced bulk wine. If you find yourself into Merlot, ask your local shop if they have anything interesting in the same price range. I bet they will steer you to something good. Also, read back the posts in the Merlot forum for ideas and again, welcome.
- Moushegh - 02-08-2006
The Mondavi was on sale for 8 dollars a bottle, so I figuered I'd give it a go.
In my opinion it is, alright, nothing that jumps out at you, i.e., no particular flavors or aromas, just a simple basic Merlot. I suppose it wasn't "bad" for the price but nothing that I'd pour for an occasion.
Thank you for the reply and the welcome, Glass a Day.
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- Kcwhippet - 02-08-2006
There's also some Cab Sauv and Syrah in the blend, so not a straight Merlot.
- Moushegh - 02-08-2006
Ahhh, didn't know that.
I [i]thought[/i] it was a bit "flat" (unlively) for a straight Merlot.
- Glass_A_Day - 02-08-2006
Benziger is great Merlot for around that price if you can find it. (Not to be confused with Benzinger.)