M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley - Michael Mondavi Family Estate

In the glass, M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley from Michael Mondavi Family Estate reveals a dense ruby-red color. When the glass is held at a slight angle, the red wine shows a charming garnet hue at the rim. When given some air in the glass by swirling, this red wine reveals a high density and richness, which is evident in the pronounced church windows on the glass. The bouquet of this red wine from California impresses with nuances of quince and blackberry. Following the aromas further, juniper berry and coffee/mocha emerge, enhanced by the influence of oak.

Michael Mondavi Family Estate M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley presents itself to the wine enthusiast as wonderfully dry. This red wine is never coarse or austere, as one might expect from an icon wine segment. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. Thanks to the moderate acidity, M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley caresses the palate with a pleasing sensation, without lacking juicy vibrancy. The finish of this matured red wine from the winegrowing region of California, more precisely from Napa Valley, ultimately captivates with an extraordinary length.

Vinification of Michael Mondavi Family Estate M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley

The powerful M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley from the USA is a cuvée, vinified from the grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley is aged for several months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley from Michael Mondavi Family Estate

This North American should ideally be enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to duck breast with sugar snap peas, braised chicken in red wine, or goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram.

Awards for M by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley from Michael Mondavi Family Estate

In addition to an excellent price-pleasure ratio, this red wine from Michael Mondavi Family Estate can also boast awards and top ratings above 90 points. In detail, for the 2016 vintage these are:

• Wine Advocate - Robert M. Parker - 94 points
• James Suckling - 96 points

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