Oberon is part of the  Michael Mondavi family of wines.  This wine was quite good and very interesting.  It is of course, mostly Merlot (sourced in Oakville) but there is an undisclosed amount of Zinfandel and Syrah in the wine which seems to give it a bit more structure and likely a bit of acidity as well.  The people at Oberon feel it adds more lushness.  Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, spice and chocolate.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Flavors of black cherries, milk chocolate, spices and char.  It has some depth.  It i drinking well now but should continue to develop and mature.  Drink over the next eight to twelve years.  Great value in California Merlot.

Grade: 
A
Score: 
93
Vintage: 
2021
Current Price: 
$28.00USD