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Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.250 ratings
9.012 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
Craig Haarmeyer
9.0

This bottle seemed a little tired but still delicious

This bottle seemed a little tired but still delicious

Jan 29th, 2016
Mike Mighetto Hoefling
9.4

Great stuff. Little VA, earthy with dark fruits. Now is a good drinking window.

Great stuff. Little VA, earthy with dark fruits. Now is a good drinking window.

May 17th, 2015
Gordon Walker
9.0

Oaky like crazy, mild spice, tons of lucious black fruit, chewy, little herbaceous

Oaky like crazy, mild spice, tons of lucious black fruit, chewy, little herbaceous

Aug 8th, 2014
Jake Lindley
9.8

Wow. With a rare fillet at Uliveto...

Wow. With a rare fillet at Uliveto...

Nov 4th, 2013
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
8.9

1996 vintage

1996 vintage

May 21st, 2018
Mike Ancuta
9.0

Great bottle, still has life, tastes like an older wine, fun to try

Great bottle, still has life, tastes like an older wine, fun to try

Apr 3rd, 2016
Adriana Fabbro
9.0

Heavy on the acid for a California wine. Could maybe wait a couple more years.

Heavy on the acid for a California wine. Could maybe wait a couple more years.

Sep 14th, 2015
Daniel Watt
9.2

Drank it on a beach

Drank it on a beach

Jun 22nd, 2015
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.0

Fight Night - '96 Montelena

Fight Night - '96 Montelena

May 2nd, 2015
Jason Cozy
10

It was very smooth, but not as complex or deep as I expected. Of course this is a bit out of my wheelhouse and maybe my palette hasn't developed enough to really respect it. I did thoroughly enjoy it though.

It was very smooth, but not as complex or deep as I expected. Of course this is a bit out of my wheelhouse and maybe my palette hasn't developed enough to really respect it. I did thoroughly enjoy it though.

May 24th, 2014