Monticello Vineyards (corley Family)

Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Enjoyed alongside some other Napa legends from the 80’s and 90’s. Over the first hour upon opening, the 1986 Monticello showed very well alongside the Dunn, Mayacamas and Monte Bello. It has a greater umami character that reminded us of hoisin and showed more alcohol but it remained fairly balanced. I thought it did seem to fade a bit as the night went on but what a showing. Drink now. — a month ago

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Corley Family

Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

On of the undiscovered single vineyard Cabs of Napa. Bordeaux finesse and Napa deepness. — 3 years ago

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King Family Vineyards

Monticello Viognier 2019

Really enjoyed the balance of fruit and oak - good for a cooler day when you still want a white. Not ideal summer drinking wine — 4 years ago

Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Presidential Napa Valley Chardonnay 1984

Ripe and lush in the nose. Golden in color. Nice resolved fruit with dried apricot and an orange peel hint. Good pose and balance still. — 9 months ago

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Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Estate Grown Oak Knoll Pinot Noir 2017

Excellent QPR @ $28 for the 2017 vintage at Rustic Bakery (always a lovely soot for excellent pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads..,and now also a bit of a wine shop?!?) Day 1: more the cherry of cough syrup at the very first sip but that quickly turned to more rounded cherry vanilla cola w/in five mins of aeration. RASPBERRY mid-palate and socko heat plus finish with that delightful taste of vanilla associated with time in Toasted French Oak barrels mingling with blackberry leaves and dark bing cherry in that longer (and hotter) finish than any other pinot under $40 I’ve ever found stateside. Day 2 (under argon gas) zero of the sweet cough syrup and all above deliciousness plus more rounded mouthfeel. — 3 years ago

King Family Vineyards

Mountain Plains Monticello Merlot

So rich and full bodied — so Cali of Matthieu! Rich tannins close out the dark berry compote acid energy. 1st meal with brisket and 2nd with Texas keto chili. Cheers! — 4 years ago

King Family Vineyards

Meritage Monticello Merlot Blend 2019

Drank it with a French guy who said it was great. Good enough for me! — 2 years ago

Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family)

Presidential Napa County Red Wine

Very rich, full bodied with tobacco notes — 3 years ago

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Jefferson Vineyards

Chardonnay Rsv. 2047

Yes, this is east coast - not central coast. Stunning build could fool anyone this is not Cali-quality! Form is simple: Malo/Lees = creamy + Rounded edges. But the palate is so synced with the mouthfeel that it is a seamless build. Meyer lemon creme-brûlée set in a floral Ramekin…one of the very best in recent memory for me. Paired with a tarragon butter Red Rainbow Trout (Fresh from Idaho) and family grown sautéed squash & baked potato….winner-winner, PTL!! Sure, this wine is not a mineral sonnet, but it did the Slam in Style! — 3 years ago