2023 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint Buttery Chardonnay, California

Robert Mondavi helped change the course of Californian wine, championing quality, regional expression and a more food friendly style that brought Napa Valley to the world stage. The Private Selection range continues that approachable California tradition, and the Vint Buttery Chardonnay leans into the richer, creamier side of the variety while still keeping enough freshness to remain easy to drink. Warm Californian sunshine and careful oak handling combine to create a generous, comforting style packed with flavour.

The 2023 vintage is lush, smooth and immediately inviting. Ripe peach, pineapple and baked apple aromas flow from the glass alongside vanilla, toasted coconut and buttery pastry notes. The palate is creamy and rounded, layered with stone fruit, caramelised citrus and sweet spice, while soft acidity keeps the wine balanced rather than heavy. Oak maturation adds warmth and richness, delivering that classic buttery Chardonnay character many drinkers still love.

This is the sort of Chardonnay made for indulgent comfort food. Roast chicken with creamy garlic sauce, lobster mac and cheese or buttery corn and crab pasta would all be sensational pairings. It also works beautifully with grilled pork, creamy mushroom dishes or simply enjoyed on its own while settling into a long relaxed evening. Rich, smooth and unapologetically Californian, it delivers exactly the style its name promises.