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Chateau Montelena

Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.161 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy

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Chateau MontelenaCalistoga, Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Justin Rusch
9.0

Purple wine

Purple wine

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
James Thacker
8.9

Sweet fruit, mild tannin. Low alcohol. Good and enjoyable

Sweet fruit, mild tannin. Low alcohol. Good and enjoyable

Aug 12th, 2017
Stavan Desai
8.9

Lighter than expected, but still nice.

Lighter than expected, but still nice.

Mar 24th, 2017
Vanessa
8.5

Nice big burst of dark red fruit on the nose. Balanced finish.

Nice big burst of dark red fruit on the nose. Balanced finish.

Nov 18th, 2016
Zac Casey
9.2

Super tight after double decanting... The 2011s need to lay down longer than 09 or 10. Once it softens up this is a crowd pleaser can, big red fruits, tannins are there, but it's a soft presence. Always a fun wine.

Super tight after double decanting... The 2011s need to lay down longer than 09 or 10. Once it softens up this is a crowd pleaser can, big red fruits, tannins are there, but it's a soft presence. Always a fun wine.

Sep 5th, 2016
David Benway
9.0

Rich deep fruit.. Even tannins.. Delicious..

Rich deep fruit.. Even tannins.. Delicious..

Jan 15th, 2016
Crawford Hamilton
10

A NV essential. A fond reminder of one of my favorite movies, Bottle Shock

A NV essential. A fond reminder of one of my favorite movies, Bottle Shock

Sep 24th, 2015
Andrew G
9.4

Elegant and silky raspberry/vanilla with ultra soft tannins. 93-94

Elegant and silky raspberry/vanilla with ultra soft tannins. 93-94

Aug 3rd, 2015
Shannon O'Connor
10

This wine is light and fresh

This wine is light and fresh

Jul 10th, 2015
Michael Murray
9.5

This is truly one of the Great California Cabs! Spectacular!!

This is truly one of the Great California Cabs! Spectacular!!

Apr 23rd, 2015