Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay 2017
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay is a 750mL white wine from California — 13.5% ABV and 100% Chardonnay from Central Coast vineyards, with the majority of the wine aged in French oak per winery copy. Private Selection, launched in the mid-1990s, is the Robert Mondavi line built on Central Coast fruit at an everyday price — the winery Robert Mondavi founded in Oakville in 1966, expressed through the coast's cooler, longer season. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 13.5% (Constellation fact sheet, current line spec)
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Sourcing: Central Coast, California
- Aging: Majority aged in French oak (winery copy)
- Line: Private Selection (launched mid-1990s)
- Producer: Robert Mondavi Winery (Constellation), Oakville, CA
The Mondavi Name, Built on Central Coast Fruit
Robert Mondavi founded his Oakville winery in 1966 and spent a lifetime arguing California could stand with the world's great wine regions. Private Selection, launched in 1995, took that name down the coast: Chardonnay grown where Pacific breezes stretch the season and hold acidity, then aged mostly in French oak for texture and vanilla over the fruit. The result is the line's signature balance — ripe coastal fruit, real oak presence, everyday price. Shop the house on the Robert Mondavi Winery vendor page or browse the white wine shelf.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pineapple and Asian pear (line character). Palate: Lemon custard with toasted-oak vanilla. Finish: Round and clean.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled. The oak-touched coastal style pairs with roast chicken, creamy pasta, grilled shrimp and soft cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Private Selection fruit come from? Central Coast vineyards, where cooling Pacific breezes temper ripening and retain acidity, per the winery's copy.
What is the ABV? 13.5% — documented on 2017 listings and the Constellation/Bottlebooks sheet for the line.
When was Private Selection launched? In the mid-1990s (brand copy gives 1994), as the Robert Mondavi line showcasing Central Coast fruit at moderate prices.
A Napa icon's coastal classic — order Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.