Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition

9.120 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
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
Gregory Fulchiero

Took hours for funk to blow off. Still drinking ok (not great). At the end of its life. All tertiary. Not holding up nearly as well as mid 90’s mondavi’s.

Took hours for funk to blow off. Still drinking ok (not great). At the end of its life. All tertiary. Not holding up nearly as well as mid 90’s mondavi’s.

Apr 9th, 2022
Eric Urbani

From a beautiful site with a lake and gazebo, active geysers and volcanic soil is reminiscent of Italy. Even though this wine is 25 years old I found it to be quite firm and restrained. The others out shown it quite significantly. 

From a beautiful site with a lake and gazebo, active geysers and volcanic soil is reminiscent of Italy. Even though this wine is 25 years old I found it to be quite firm and restrained. The others out shown it quite significantly. 

Feb 5th, 2021
Alexandre Calvi

Nuf said, super fresh and just ripe e black plums, Cherry 🍒 and sweet tannins soft black sky spices. #unforgettable

Nuf said, super fresh and just ripe e black plums, Cherry 🍒 and sweet tannins soft black sky spices. #unforgettable

Apr 4th, 2018
Greg Koslosky

A little over ripe and in decline disappointing .

A little over ripe and in decline disappointing .

Mar 28th, 2018
Neal Ferry

This was a Magnum; has to be one of the greater Italian Reds. Thanks Tom; from the Barry Scmechal collection

This was a Magnum; has to be one of the greater Italian Reds. Thanks Tom; from the Barry Scmechal collection

Dec 23rd, 2023
Skip Smyser

Amazing 🍷Lush vibrant red fruits with great tannins and mouthfeel. Another masterpiece by the Barretts.

Amazing 🍷Lush vibrant red fruits with great tannins and mouthfeel. Another masterpiece by the Barretts.

Dec 7th, 2021
Steve Ramee

Opened the 2003 on March 5, 2020. Spectacular with excellent fruit and no Tanin. Worth the wait!

Opened the 2003 on March 5, 2020. Spectacular with excellent fruit and no Tanin. Worth the wait!

Mar 6th, 2020
Skip Smyser

The cork was difficult but worth the struggle. This well aged Cabernet took some time to open up but the lush red fruit was refined and exceeded expectations. Lovely.🍷

The cork was difficult but worth the struggle. This well aged Cabernet took some time to open up but the lush red fruit was refined and exceeded expectations. Lovely.🍷

Jan 15th, 2020
Mike Beltran

From the Conti cellar and in fine condition. Typical winery style which is balanced fruit and oak. Vineyard essence and terroir complete this multi faceted wine. So good 🍷🍷

From the Conti cellar and in fine condition. Typical winery style which is balanced fruit and oak. Vineyard essence and terroir complete this multi faceted wine. So good 🍷🍷

Mar 29th, 2019
Bryan Vogt

Too young. Huge acidity. Tight. Needs another decade

Too young. Huge acidity. Tight. Needs another decade

Sep 3rd, 2018