Tasting - Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot

Name: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot
Variety: 90% Merlot, 10% Syrah
Region: N/A
Country: California
Year: 2012
Price: $8.99

Winery review: "This begins with an an inviting aroma of black cherry, plum and some sweet candy notes. Tasting the wine shows a nice mix of flavors -- black cherry, blackberry and a good dose of cola along with well integrated tannins. It ends with a really wonderful long, spicy and dry finish. At $8 this is a fabulous wine to have on hand as it will pair well with lots of different foods."

My review: This lovely wine has a full nose of dark cherry, spices, plum, with hints of chocolate. Upon tasting I was hit with spice, with a somewhat chocolately mid-palate. I could taste some other dark fruits but it was hard to distinguish. The finish was nice and round and had a delicate plum flavor.