Bright pale color. Pungent aromas of grapefruit and lemon peel, minerals and licorice. Firmly built and tightly wound, with brisk citrus peel flavors and solid density. I find this a bit more intensely flavored than the basic chardonnay. 89 points

91 points and an Editors' Choice from the Wine Enthusiast: "Always one of Napa's best Fumé (Sauvignon) Blancs, Mondavi's basic bottling is so good, it tastes like it has some grapes from the famed Tokalon Vineyard. It's a rich, pure wine, brimming with gooseberry, fig, green melon and white pepper flavors, accented with zesty acidity. Great food wine, and a bargain at this price." And, according to Wine Spectator: "Zingy and refreshing, offering a light-bodied, mouthwatering version of lemon-lime, pear, quince, mineral, slate and herb flavors that are focused and intense. Drink now."