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Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio: 3 Styles, 8 Delicious Bottles, Prices

by Anthony Zhang

Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio wines are known for their refreshing nature and seductively citrus notes. 

Robert Mondavi wines are made from the grape varieties sourced from the company’s Napa Valley and Central Coast vineyards, including the To Kalon Vineyard (produces Robert Mondavi’s famous Fume Blanc), Wapo Vineyard, and Carneros AVA Vineyard.

In this article, we’ll explore the brand’s Pinot Grigio wines, the various labels produced, the best vintages, and how to serve them.

Further reading

  • Discover all about the iconic Robert Mondavi winery and its finest wines.
  • Here's everything you need to know about the Pinot Grigio grape and the delicious wines.

Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio Wine: 3 Different Styles, Tasting Notes, And Characteristics

Glass of Pinot Grigio

These are the three Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio white wine labels:

A. Private Selection Pinot Grigio

This food friendly wine is produced from the fruit of California’s coastal vineyards where the cool ocean breezes allow the wine grapes to ripen slowly and develop bright acidity. 

Winemakers gently press whole clusters before performing cold fermentation to ensure the wine gets a pure fruit expression. The final wine is elegant with ripe fruit aromas.

B. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio

This exceptional California wine is made from the phenomenal grapes grown in California’s coastal vineyards. The Woodbridge Pinot Grigio is a well-balanced white wine with a delightful fruity aroma.

C. La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio

The winery captures the essence of Italian tradition in Napa Valley soil with its La Famiglia Pinot Grigio wine.

This Robert Mondavi wine has vibrant notes of marzipan, fresh fruit, and mineral with crisp acidity and a refreshing peach citrus finish.

8 Delicious Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio Bottles to Buy Now

Here are the best Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio wines to buy in 2021:

1. 2020 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA ($10)

2020 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA

This dry white wine has honeydew, melon, tropical fruit, and flinty aromas with crisp acidity, citrus and ripe fruit flavors.

2. 2018 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($7)

2018 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA

This 2018 California wine is light-bodied with bright acidity and a racy texture. It has a nose of green apple, fresh peach, and citrus with mouthwatering ripe melon and honey falvors.

3. 2016 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA ($10)

2016 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA

The 2016 Pinot Grigio is a refreshingly dry white wine with a bright finish. It is clean and crisp, offering a light aroma of pear and lemon zest and ripe fruit flavors.

4. 2014 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($7)

2014 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA

This charming well rounded wine displays hints of apple, nectarine, fresh peach, and lemongrass with good acidity, sweet-tart flavor, and a clean finish.

5. 2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA ($10)

2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA

The 2018 Private Selection wine is a dry and medium bodied Pinot Grigio with a pale golden color. It presents an aroma of honey, melon, and citrus with crisp, fruity flavors.

6. 2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($7)

2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA

The 2016 Robert Mondavi wine gives off lively green apple, honeydew, ripe melon, and lemon aromas with tropical fruit flavors and crisp acidity.

7. 2014 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA ($11)

2014 Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Grigio, Central Coast, USA

This Californian wine is a medium bodied Pinot Grigio with grapefruit and pear aromas, bright acidity, and a refreshing peach citrus finish.

8. 2017 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA ($7)

2017 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, California, USA

It is a light-bodied, well rounded wine with a light aroma of earth, apple, nectarine, and kiwi and ripe fruit flavors.

Some of the brand’s more popular selections, having received awards from prestigious wine magazines like Wine Enthusiast. 

How To Serve Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio Wine

Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio with scallops

Serve these Napa Valley wines in standard white wine glasses at around 45-50°F (7-10°C) for optimal taste.

The Robert Mondavi Private Selection and the La Famiglia wines pair well with roast chicken and seafood dishes like oysters and seafood pasta.

The Woodbridge Pinot Grigio goes well with fish tacos, grilled chicken, and other light dishes like Chinese chicken salad. The wine’s crisp acidity also pairs well with soft cheese.

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Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio

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