Woodbridge Pinot Noir California

Robert Mondavi was a pioneer and innovator in the California wine industry. After the outstanding success of his Napa Valley winery, Robert Mondavi pursued his second vision of creating delicious wines for everyday enjoyment. Having grown up in Lodi, Robert knew the region was ideal for growing high-quality grapes from which he could produce excellent wines at affordable prices. In 1979, he acquired a local cooperative of grape growers, naming the winery after a nearby town, and the Woodbridge Winery was born. He cultivated relationships with the local growers, employed unique growing techniques, and used state-of-the-art technology for winemaking. In fact, Woodbridge Winery was the first major winery to use the "Direct-To-Press" method for making white wine on a large scale. For more than forty years, Woodbridge has been making classic wines that beautifully reflect the diversity of California's winegrowing regions. Robert Mondavi's desire to create appealing, drinkable wines is the same vision with which the Woodbridge winemaking team operates today. Small winery traditions - such as leaving the wines on the lees for greater complexity and aging select lots in French and American oak - result in smooth, approachable wines. By tasting all lots separately to determine their specific flavor profiles, the Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi winemaking team ensures that the final blends are fruit-focused and well-balanced.