Aromatic tobacco, vanilla and oak take hold of the senses. Sensual and seductive flavors of dark fruit and oak fill the your mouth. Lush plum, black cherry and leather round out the palate. The tannins are well structured and hold their own, complimenting the fine flavors and aromas. The finish is long and smooth. Whew, it’s getting a little warm in here.
Varietal Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% other proprietary dry red wines
Region: Lodi, California
Aging: 90% French and American oak barrels
TA: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.56
Alcohol: 13.5%
Through a desire to create every day wines that still entice and tantalize the senses, Robert Michael Mondavi, Jr. (Rob), crafted Spellbound. Through a partnership with his wife Lydia and others, Mondavi’s focus was on California’s heritage varietals. Grandson to the late Robert Mondavi, Rob, spent most of his childhood playing in the family winery. As he grew up, he took on a variety of roles and learned the business from top to bottom. Acting now as winemaker for Spellbound Rob furthers his grandfathers commitment to excellence.
Spellbound is like a relationship just recently formed. That time when everything is new, exciting and full of intrigue. When you can bear to pull yourselves apart, you find yourself spending most thinking about the other person. You can’t wait to drink in more and more of that new relationship high. Those are my thoughts and feelings exactly on Spellbound.
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