Chateau Montelena
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Ripe, lush, good balance. Just starting to come into itself. Still has plenty of time left.
Ripe, lush, good balance. Just starting to come into itself. Still has plenty of time left.
Apr 8th, 2022Raspberry, sorrel, musty boysenberry, magenta, body is smooth, sweet, raspberry, strawberry, thick, acid and tannins are balanced and hidden but still very much there
Raspberry, sorrel, musty boysenberry, magenta, body is smooth, sweet, raspberry, strawberry, thick, acid and tannins are balanced and hidden but still very much there
Dec 27th, 2020
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, forest floor, anise, currant, earthy, spice. On the palate, currant, anise, cocoa powder. Soft cocoa powder finish.
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, forest floor, anise, currant, earthy, spice. On the palate, currant, anise, cocoa powder. Soft cocoa powder finish.
Dec 28th, 2019
What a difference an hour for in the decanter makes! Had this wine, same vintage, just eight months ago and wasn’t completely pleased—was too tannic, acidic and unbalanced. Now, on the Fourth of July 2019, it was sublime after decanting. Smooth tannins, nice fruit and perfume, complex mineral and cocoa notes; all in all, just a great red to pair with prime NY steak on Independence Day. God bless America!
What a difference an hour for in the decanter makes! Had this wine, same vintage, just eight months ago and wasn’t completely pleased—was too tannic, acidic and unbalanced. Now, on the Fourth of July 2019, it was sublime after decanting. Smooth tannins, nice fruit and perfume, complex mineral and cocoa notes; all in all, just a great red to pair with prime NY steak on Independence Day. God bless America!
Jul 5th, 2019
This wine is okay. Probably better with food.
This wine is okay. Probably better with food.
Jun 23rd, 2019Smooth, silky and the perfect amount of spice. Dark berries, black pepper and licorice. Delicious.
Smooth, silky and the perfect amount of spice. Dark berries, black pepper and licorice. Delicious.
Apr 7th, 2019
@Sharon B said it’s national drink wine day so today’s obligatory bottle is a brand new one recommended by my buddy @ LWS.
It’s good. A bit lighter than I would have thought. Nose is cherries, floral, and herbal.
A little bit less than medium body. Strawberries, red currant, and green. I’m thinking I showed up to the party 5 years too early. Will come back later!
@Sharon B said it’s national drink wine day so today’s obligatory bottle is a brand new one recommended by my buddy @ LWS.
It’s good. A bit lighter than I would have thought. Nose is cherries, floral, and herbal.
A little bit less than medium body. Strawberries, red currant, and green. I’m thinking I showed up to the party 5 years too early. Will come back later!
Not tasty enough to justify the expense.
Not tasty enough to justify the expense.
Jan 28th, 2019Decent medium cab. Overpriced like all their wines. Not a big fan of this winery
Decent medium cab. Overpriced like all their wines. Not a big fan of this winery
Jan 26th, 2019
Don’t drink this enough. Fruit forward cab on the front and a bit dry after it was open for 30. Solid!
Don’t drink this enough. Fruit forward cab on the front and a bit dry after it was open for 30. Solid!
Jan 23rd, 2019