Beta Wine

Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.511 ratings
9.63 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Merry Christmas Delectable community! After the rather disappointing Côte Rôtie, I hoped this would come through with the goods and holy smokes, did it ever deliver. From the pull of the cork, this was absolutely singing. Gratuitous amounts of cassis with tobacco, espresso, and blood orange zest!? The palate is laden with black currants and minerals...ALL the minerals. They dazzle the tongue. Beautiful acid and firm but measured tannin. The finish lasts for several minutes. A wonder wine. My first experience drinking one of Ketan’s Beta’s and if this is any indication of what is to come at the Jasud Estate, we are spoiled. Leaving it late, this bottle is in contention for my wine of the year.

Merry Christmas Delectable community! After the rather disappointing Côte Rôtie, I hoped this would come through with the goods and holy smokes, did it ever deliver. From the pull of the cork, this was absolutely singing. Gratuitous amounts of cassis with tobacco, espresso, and blood orange zest!? The palate is laden with black currants and minerals...ALL the minerals. They dazzle the tongue. Beautiful acid and firm but measured tannin. The finish lasts for several minutes. A wonder wine. My first experience drinking one of Ketan’s Beta’s and if this is any indication of what is to come at the Jasud Estate, we are spoiled. Leaving it late, this bottle is in contention for my wine of the year.

Dec 25th, 2019
Jack Roberts

Production Matthiasson

9.8

A modern classic. This wine opens up and transforms into something new with every glass. Very pleasing. A true vin de garde.

A modern classic. This wine opens up and transforms into something new with every glass. Very pleasing. A true vin de garde.

Dec 1st, 2018
Erik Longabardi

Beautiful now. Excellent down the road.

Beautiful now. Excellent down the road.

May 4th, 2022
Hillary & Dave

Fresh and stewed red fruits. Briney and black pepper. Tart, high acid and smooth but powerful tannin.

Fresh and stewed red fruits. Briney and black pepper. Tart, high acid and smooth but powerful tannin.

Sep 5th, 2020
Steve Anderson

Amazing on pop and pour. A bit austere on nights two and three compared to opening, but still excellent and a bit more in the old school camp compared to its contemporaries. Nice to find a current release wine with a bit of age on it.

Amazing on pop and pour. A bit austere on nights two and three compared to opening, but still excellent and a bit more in the old school camp compared to its contemporaries. Nice to find a current release wine with a bit of age on it.

Dec 29th, 2019
Diane Kessler

I very much enjoyed this. It shows black cherry, espresso, black olive, and earth. It is moderately acidic and has good length. I perceived less alcohol than the 14.1% on the label. My kind of California Cab that shows balance and restraint.

I very much enjoyed this. It shows black cherry, espresso, black olive, and earth. It is moderately acidic and has good length. I perceived less alcohol than the 14.1% on the label. My kind of California Cab that shows balance and restraint.

Sep 14th, 2019
Robert Rothfield

Old school type Napa cab.....a winemaker to keep your eye on

Old school type Napa cab.....a winemaker to keep your eye on

Sep 1st, 2019
Erik Longabardi

This is the true power of Cabernet Sauvignon. The power of a wine made at a high level. A shining star of new California rooted in tradition. Best wine Ive has all year bar none. Soulful and joyous. Seek out

This is the true power of Cabernet Sauvignon. The power of a wine made at a high level. A shining star of new California rooted in tradition. Best wine Ive has all year bar none. Soulful and joyous. Seek out

Jun 13th, 2019
Robert Rothfield

Incredibly balanced with striking nose, midpalate and finish....exceptional

Incredibly balanced with striking nose, midpalate and finish....exceptional

Dec 11th, 2018
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.3

Kyle had this a year ago

Kyle had this a year ago

Jan 1st, 2023