Woodbridge Extra Dry Sparkling Wine by Robert Mondavi - Holiday Sparklers Wine #1

98.5% Chardonnay and 1.5% Viognier sparkling wine from Lodi, California.

SRP of $9.99 and available for $7.99 at Costco. Sample received courtesy Folsom PR for review purposes.

From the bottle:

"Robert Mondavi believed that great wine was not just for special occasions. Share our Sparkling Wine with family and friends to celebrate the joy of every day.

11.0% Alcohol"

Today's wine is the first in our new series on Sparkling Wines for the Holidays, entitled "Holiday Sparklers". I'll be alternating these reviews with the other new series we started a couple days ago (Malbec Mania: Search For The Best Malbec Under $20) so whether your guests enjoy a serious red or just a little bubbly, we should have you covered. And, of course, don't forget to check out the latestTop 10 list for even more ideas!

The Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Extra Dry Sparkling Wine begins with pleasing aromas of apple, pear, lemon, honey, floral notes and a touch of cinnamon. The wine tastes very refreshing, clean and crisp. The predominant flavors are pear and lemon and this wine features good acidity along with a nice light sweetness level. The Woodbridge Extra Dry has a little bit of tartness on the finish and the lemon and cinnamon flavors linger nicely. Very good!

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Wines Reviewed in the Holiday Sparklers Series
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
Valdo Prosecco Brut DOC
Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé
Freixenet Cordon Rosado Brut
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Brut
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva
Paul Cheneau Lady of Spain Cava Brut
Freixenet Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut Rosé
Valdo Nerello Mascalese Brut Rosé
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs Cremant d'Alsace Brut
Segura Viudas Brut Rosé

Other Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi wine reviewed to date:
2009 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet/Merlot - Easy-Going and Adaptable
2009 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Zinfandel - A Fine Wine For $5.99
2010 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio - A Simple and Refreshing Party Wine
2010 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato - An Easy Choice
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Brut - Holiday Sparklers Wine #5