Robert Mondavi Winery

50th Anniversary Maestro Napa Valley Red Blend

9.1166 ratings
9.018 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Rob B
8.9

Will most definitely have to decant the second bottle I have at least 30 minutes prior and hope for more body.

Will most definitely have to decant the second bottle I have at least 30 minutes prior and hope for more body.

Nov 25th, 2022
Matt Sterr

Bordeaux-Like. Dry and earthy. Good.

Bordeaux-Like. Dry and earthy. Good.

Aug 30th, 2017
Jeff Shapiro

With the nose of an Insignia or Dominus this silky Merlot blend delivers. Bold and dry with flavors of cherry, plum and mocha.

With the nose of an Insignia or Dominus this silky Merlot blend delivers. Bold and dry with flavors of cherry, plum and mocha.

2 people found it helpfulJul 31st, 2016
Charles Rivas

It may be going through an awkward phase as the other reviews are pretty positive. This was simple and unremarkable... unbalanced and hot. Not much complexity and a short finish.

It may be going through an awkward phase as the other reviews are pretty positive. This was simple and unremarkable... unbalanced and hot. Not much complexity and a short finish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2017
Isaac Pirolo

Combines soft, plush plum and dry, tart cranberry, and then wraps them in toasted caramel. Secondary herbs and spices give just enough seasoning to call this interesting, but this is all about the fruit and the texture.

Combines soft, plush plum and dry, tart cranberry, and then wraps them in toasted caramel. Secondary herbs and spices give just enough seasoning to call this interesting, but this is all about the fruit and the texture.

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2016
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.7

Very nice.. Just very good Cabernet

Very nice.. Just very good Cabernet

Jan 17th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Had another bottle of this outstanding 50th Anniversary wine, celebrating their 1966 founding. Deep ruby with ripe black fruit aromas and spice notes for this Bordeaux blend. On the palate Merlot dominates this blend with very smooth texture and flavors of fresh ripe blackberry and cherry with notes of tobacco, cacao and espresso. The finish lingers nicely on this well balanced wine ending with a touch of minerality.

Had another bottle of this outstanding 50th Anniversary wine, celebrating their 1966 founding. Deep ruby with ripe black fruit aromas and spice notes for this Bordeaux blend. On the palate Merlot dominates this blend with very smooth texture and flavors of fresh ripe blackberry and cherry with notes of tobacco, cacao and espresso. The finish lingers nicely on this well balanced wine ending with a touch of minerality.

Dec 27th, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.2

Such a lovely, creamy & rich palate. Full-bodied but not heavy, this tastes of black plums & cassis. Perfect for bison steaks!

Such a lovely, creamy & rich palate. Full-bodied but not heavy, this tastes of black plums & cassis. Perfect for bison steaks!

Dec 10th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

For more than 40 years, Robert Mondavi Winery has been the symbol of Napa Valley. Founded in 1966, it was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the three decades following the repeal of Prohibition (1933). Deep ruby with black fruit aromas and spice notes for this Bordeaux blend. On the palate Merlot dominates this blend with smooth texture and flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of cacao and espresso. The finish lingers nicely on this well balanced wine.

For more than 40 years, Robert Mondavi Winery has been the symbol of Napa Valley. Founded in 1966, it was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the three decades following the repeal of Prohibition (1933). Deep ruby with black fruit aromas and spice notes for this Bordeaux blend. On the palate Merlot dominates this blend with smooth texture and flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of cacao and espresso. The finish lingers nicely on this well balanced wine.

Oct 20th, 2016
Cory Fierro

Robert Mondavi 50th anniversary Maestro red blend.

Definitely can smell the oak influence here, as should be expected. The wine is big and bold and assertive, with no in between. It's a tribute to a Napa icon, and it shows.

Robert Mondavi 50th anniversary Maestro red blend.

Definitely can smell the oak influence here, as should be expected. The wine is big and bold and assertive, with no in between. It's a tribute to a Napa icon, and it shows.

Oct 7th, 2016