Chateau Montelena

The Montelana Estate Calistoga Zinfandel

9.186 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.2

@Remi Barrett , hells yes. This is a pure gem of a zin. Super bold yet supple fruits. Not spicy at all. So rounded and mouth filling for a zin. Loved this.

@Remi Barrett , hells yes. This is a pure gem of a zin. Super bold yet supple fruits. Not spicy at all. So rounded and mouth filling for a zin. Loved this.

3 people found it helpfulMay 4th, 2015
Mina Belhaj-Rouas

Lighter than expected beautiful and elegant, with spice and herbs and medium body and alcohol

Lighter than expected beautiful and elegant, with spice and herbs and medium body and alcohol

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.8

More ruby in color, white pepper and spice jammy blackberry black currants the palate reveals anise and that jammy black fruit..

More ruby in color, white pepper and spice jammy blackberry black currants the palate reveals anise and that jammy black fruit..

Mar 29th, 2016
David Devan

Aromatics bright red fruit. Cedar With a bit of Briar Berry. Delcious mouth feel soft of luscious fruit n spice. Lovely finish not long lasting... Elegant for Zinfandel

Aromatics bright red fruit. Cedar With a bit of Briar Berry. Delcious mouth feel soft of luscious fruit n spice. Lovely finish not long lasting... Elegant for Zinfandel

Sep 30th, 2015
Mac McWhinnie

Lighter style Zin. Perfect for Pinot Noir drinkers. Historic Winery.

Lighter style Zin. Perfect for Pinot Noir drinkers. Historic Winery.

Sep 22nd, 2015
Grant Simpson

Surprised by color, very brick, looks like aged cab or Nebbiolo. On the nose raspberry, rose water, little greeness and slight eucalyptus note, palate is silky smooth, just a touch of alcohol lean, nice style

Surprised by color, very brick, looks like aged cab or Nebbiolo. On the nose raspberry, rose water, little greeness and slight eucalyptus note, palate is silky smooth, just a touch of alcohol lean, nice style

Apr 28th, 2015
Jade Hallett

Really light body with huge flavour

Really light body with huge flavour

Aug 31st, 2014
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

So good

Aug 24th, 2014
Carrie Browne

Really big wine in a different way. Tastes almost like a port. Very raisiny. Enjoyed it die my son’s best friend gave it to us as a gift so it sentimentally tasted really good no matter what.

Really big wine in a different way. Tastes almost like a port. Very raisiny. Enjoyed it die my son’s best friend gave it to us as a gift so it sentimentally tasted really good no matter what.

Feb 23rd, 2021
leon egozi

Not so great but not so bad with pizza

Not so great but not so bad with pizza

Nov 1st, 2017