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Chateau Montelena

Premier Napa Valley Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.259 ratings
9.26 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
Matthew Marcino
9.1

2011 was a tough year. I thoroughly enjoy most of Napa 2011 cab. This was no different. Beautiful

2011 was a tough year. I thoroughly enjoy most of Napa 2011 cab. This was no different. Beautiful

Nov 3rd, 2019
Thomas Brenner
9.1

No wonder this Chateau Montelena put Napa on the map! Packed all of the Hallmark Napa Cabernet flavors into a punching bag that swung back only to kiss you on your cheek. Very smooth with a long lasting finish...hard to swallow when you're smiling though

No wonder this Chateau Montelena put Napa on the map! Packed all of the Hallmark Napa Cabernet flavors into a punching bag that swung back only to kiss you on your cheek. Very smooth with a long lasting finish...hard to swallow when you're smiling though

Apr 18th, 2018
Mick Eddy
9.3

Tight and crisp

Tight and crisp

Dec 27th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.3

Soft, floral notes with ripe dark fruit and generous oak treatment. Very well done.

Soft, floral notes with ripe dark fruit and generous oak treatment. Very well done.

Apr 19th, 2016
Skip Smyser
9.6

Absolutely outstanding!!!🍷🍷🍷20 years old and peaking nicely!

Absolutely outstanding!!!🍷🍷🍷20 years old and peaking nicely!

Feb 8th, 2022
Sara Hallihan
9.0

12 year anniversary, delightful with steak, I’m sure would last 12 more years.

12 year anniversary, delightful with steak, I’m sure would last 12 more years.

Jun 21st, 2021
Trevor
9.1

2015 wasn’t the best year but do always love this wine!

2015 wasn’t the best year but do always love this wine!

Jun 7th, 2020
Bev Crair
9.4

Beautiful example of what put our Napa on the map! 2005 and could sit for another few years.

Beautiful example of what put our Napa on the map! 2005 and could sit for another few years.

Mar 14th, 2020
Bryan Vogt
9.2

Needs another 5-10 years. Tannic.

Needs another 5-10 years. Tannic.

Jul 22nd, 2019
Patrice Conxicoeur
9.5

Magnum of 2009. Round, almost sweet, still lots of fruits. Long and extremely good. Loved it.

Magnum of 2009. Round, almost sweet, still lots of fruits. Long and extremely good. Loved it.

Oct 7th, 2018