Chateau Montelena

Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1168 ratings
9.110 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
Top Notes For
Eric

A bit tight on the open. Slightly blue. Opened up a bit after an hour. Wine can only be as enjoyable as the company you keep while drinking it. True?

A bit tight on the open. Slightly blue. Opened up a bit after an hour. Wine can only be as enjoyable as the company you keep while drinking it. True?

Aug 5th, 2017
Rob Brobst III

I think it needs more time to sit. Like maybe another decade?

I think it needs more time to sit. Like maybe another decade?

May 15th, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Far too young and extremely tight, but nice potential.

Far too young and extremely tight, but nice potential.

Feb 24th, 2017
George Chen

Fine balanced effort. Not too oaky and saturated like past efforts.

Fine balanced effort. Not too oaky and saturated like past efforts.

Feb 10th, 2017
Boris Mathiszik

Delicious. Well structured and smooth. Beautiful long finish. A classic cab. More subtle than most Napa cabs, kind of old world.

Delicious. Well structured and smooth. Beautiful long finish. A classic cab. More subtle than most Napa cabs, kind of old world.

Nov 27th, 2016
Mike R
9.2

Absolutely fantastic wine - second bottle at murphys in Minneapolis - big smiles

Absolutely fantastic wine - second bottle at murphys in Minneapolis - big smiles

Nov 3rd, 2016
Mike Steffel

Too early to open, but we did. Enjoyed it after some decanting.

Too early to open, but we did. Enjoyed it after some decanting.

Sep 3rd, 2016
Gregory Fulchiero

Calistoga cab

Calistoga cab

May 14th, 2016
Henry Fuseler

12/2022. Enjoyed this Cad. Bold and flavorful. Paired well with my home cooked beef ribs.

12/2022. Enjoyed this Cad. Bold and flavorful. Paired well with my home cooked beef ribs.

Dec 29th, 2022
Heather Gay

Happy birthday to me!

Happy birthday to me!

Feb 14th, 2021