Woodbridge Wine by Robert Mondavi: Styles, 10 Best Bottles, Serving Tips

After the success of his namesake Napa Valley winery, Robert Mondavi established the Woodbridge wine estate in 1979 to produce a range of fruit-focused, easy-drinking Californian wines.

This line is also the official wine of Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Crafted in Lodi, these everyday wines express the diversity of California’s terroir and grape varieties and embody over 40 years of Robert Mondavi’s rich winemaking heritage.

Let’s take a tour of Woodbridge wine - the wine collections, 10 best bottles, serving tips, and how the wine is made.

10 Excellent Woodbridge Wines (With Tasting Notes and Food Pairings)

Here are ten excellent Woodbridge wines that you should try in 2021:

• 2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Rum Barrel Aged Chardonnay
• 2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend
• 2013 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Riesling
• 2013 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2014 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Malbec
• 2018 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi White Zinfandel
• 2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Lightly Oaked Chardonnay
• 2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir
• 2017 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Merlot

1. 2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Rum Barrel Aged Chardonnay, California, USA ($11)

This 2016 Robert Mondavi Chardonnay wine offers a bouquet of fresh peach, toasted coconut, and tropical fruit. On the palate, it is silky with warm spice, coconut, and tropical fruit flavors.

2. 2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend, California, USA ($11)

This Robert Mondavi wine is made from a blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Teroldego, Petit Verdot, and Tannat grape varieties. 

This California wine has blackberry, cherry, vanilla, and spice aromas and enticing flavors of caramel, toffee, and baking spice with a rich mouthfeel and a long finish. 

3. 2013 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Riesling, California, USA ($10)

The 2013 Woodbridge Riesling is a moderately sweet wine with round textures and crisp acidity. It delivers delicate aromas of jasmine, citrus, and stone fruit.

4. 2013 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($10)

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful red wine that offers a bouquet of cherry, cedar, brown sugar, and toast. On the palate, it presents graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate flavors with a caramel finish.

5. 2014 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Malbec, Central Valley, Chile ($10)

The 2014 Malbec is an excellent quality wine, delivering black cherry, blueberry, and cedar aromas with lush flavors of plum, blackberry, and vanilla on the palate.

6. 2018 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($10)

This 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon wine presents sweet aromas of vanilla, brown sugar, and caramel with a hint of bourbon. It offers rich red cherry, blackberry, spice, and caramel flavors with a warm vanilla finish.

7. 2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi White Zinfandel, California, USA ($8)

The 2015 White Zinfandel is a refreshing blush wine with delicate aromas of cherry and juicy red fruit like raspberry. On the palate, it is crisp with watermelon and strawberry flavors.

8. 2016 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Lightly Oaked Chardonnay, California, USA ($8)

This 2016 Woodbridge Chardonnay is a vibrant and excellent quality wine that showcases citrus, lemon cream, and floral aromas. It is a refreshing wine with crisp acidity and lush flavors of nectarine and citrus.

9. 2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir, California, USA ($8)

The 2015 Pinot Noir offers rich aromas of strawberry and cherry accentuated by spice and toast notes. This great wine has soft tannins, toasty oak flavors, and a full finish.

10. 2017 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Merlot, California, USA ($7)

The 2017 Woodbridge Merlot displays rich aromas of cherry, red berry, and chocolate. It is full-bodied with soft tannins, well-balanced acidity, and enticing cherry cola and mocha flavors.

Let’s now look at the full range of wines from this brand.

The Entire Range of Woodbridge Wines

Woodbridge wines come in a wide variety of styles, including: 

A. Spirits Barrel-Aged Wines

These Woodbridge wines are aged for three months in bourbon or rum barrels to enhance their complexity and give them a rich character and an exotic spice flavor. 

This range includes three wines:

• Rum Barrel-Aged Chardonnay
• Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
• Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend 

B. Classic Wines

The Classic range is made from grape varietals grown across the California wine region. They have a balanced and fruit-forward profile with enticing flavors, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends.

This range comprises 16 wine styles, but the major ones include:

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Pinot Noir
• Chardonnay
• Moscato
• Riesling
• Zinfandel
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Rose and many more

C. Wine Seltzers

Woodbridge wine seltzers is a line of premium low-alcohol beverages with fine fruit flavor and no added sugar.

This line comprises three flavors: 

• Peach Mango
• Wildberry Watermelon
• Cranberry Apple

D. Box Wines

The premium boxed wines from Woodbridge are perfect for picnics and family reunions.

The range includes the classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Grigio wines in 3L resealable and recyclable packages. 

E. Grab & Go Wines

Like the 3L boxed wines, the Grab & Go wines are classic wines offered in 500ml packages you can carry anywhere. So, you have a delicious wine at your disposal.

The line includes Woodbridge Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Pinot Grigio, and Rose wines. 

How to Serve Woodbridge Wine

Here’s how you can serve Woodbridge wines.

A.Red Wine

Serve reds like Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon at 58-65°F (14-18°C) in standard red wine glasses.

You can pair them with savory dishes like rotisserie chicken, barbeque pork, pasta in tomato sauce, and grilled meats.

B. White Wine and Rose

Serve rose and white wines like your Robert Mondavi Chardonnay or White Zinfandel at 50-55°F (10-13°C) in: 

• Rose in tulip-shaped Champagne glasses. 
• Sauvignon Blanc and dry Riesling in white wine glasses.
• Sweet Riesling in standard sweet wine glasses.
• Chardonnay in full-bodied white wine glasses.

You can pair the white wines with light dishes like roast chicken, seared scallops, grilled shrimp, white truffle risotto, and pasta pomodoro. They also go well with creamy cheeses and desserts like apple tarts. 

Rose wines will pair well with spicy Cajun dishes and tangy cheeses.

Now, let’s look at how these delicious Robert Mondavi wines are made.

Woodbridge Winemaking: A Blend Of Technology And Dedication

The winemaking process begins with sourcing the grape varieties from the Woodbridge vineyards that enjoy the region’s moderately cool Mediterranean-style climate and sandy clay loam soil.       

The wine grapes are harvested at their peak and fermented in individual lots. 

For white wine, the winery uses the “Direct-To-Press” method where the grape skins are separated from the grape juice immediately after crushing.

The Robert Mondavi wine is then left on the lees for greater complexity and aged in select French and American oak barrels (except the spirit-barrels aged wines.)

‘Tis Time to Savor the Robert Mondavi Magic!

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi offers a wide range of everyday wines perfect for seasoned wine lovers as well as new wine enthusiasts who are looking to explore Californian wines.

So, don’t think twice to pick up a bottle of Woodbridge Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, or any other Robert Mondavi wine now.

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