Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.237 ratings
9.22 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
Top Notes For
Daniel Sullivan

Brilliant!
Napa fruit nose with old world style:)
Many years of life left,
Drinking beautifully now.

Brilliant!
Napa fruit nose with old world style:)
Many years of life left,
Drinking beautifully now.

Aug 23rd, 2021
Skip Smyser

A lush red cherry flavor with tobacco, minerality and a lingering mid pallet aftertaste. A really fine wine with years left to the peak.🍷🍷🍷🍷

A lush red cherry flavor with tobacco, minerality and a lingering mid pallet aftertaste. A really fine wine with years left to the peak.🍷🍷🍷🍷

Apr 4th, 2020
Sergio Del Rio

Excellrnt!

Excellrnt!

Mar 22nd, 2020
Skip Smyser

Exceptional with 20 years too improve! Lush red fruit, hints of flint and tobacco. I have a case and probably won’t disturb again for 5 years. 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Exceptional with 20 years too improve! Lush red fruit, hints of flint and tobacco. I have a case and probably won’t disturb again for 5 years. 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Oct 26th, 2019
Skip Smyser

A young bold masterpiece of winemaking excellence. Years to its peak. Lush fruit, solid tannins great nose and a long lingering aftertaste. 🍷🍷🍷

A young bold masterpiece of winemaking excellence. Years to its peak. Lush fruit, solid tannins great nose and a long lingering aftertaste. 🍷🍷🍷

Jul 23rd, 2019
Warren Grossman

Needs a solid decant. Older school cab, really enjoyable, finishes nicely

Needs a solid decant. Older school cab, really enjoyable, finishes nicely

Jun 14th, 2019
Kevin Cahill

Drank this head to head with a Caymus 2015 and it was the clear winner. Still very young, but not as intense and strong of a wine as I remember past Montalena Cabs.

Drank this head to head with a Caymus 2015 and it was the clear winner. Still very young, but not as intense and strong of a wine as I remember past Montalena Cabs.

Dec 30th, 2018
Paul H
9.3

This wine has a wonderful nose. Dark cherry, tobacco and a touch of chocolate were the highlights. The first sip after opening was great. Allowed to sit for a little over an hour and we were rewarded with a luscious glass of wine. The blackberries to me were the most prevalent but there are subtle red fruits as well. Finished lingered with a touch of Graphite and wet cedar. This was a lovely bottle of wine.

This wine has a wonderful nose. Dark cherry, tobacco and a touch of chocolate were the highlights. The first sip after opening was great. Allowed to sit for a little over an hour and we were rewarded with a luscious glass of wine. The blackberries to me were the most prevalent but there are subtle red fruits as well. Finished lingered with a touch of Graphite and wet cedar. This was a lovely bottle of wine.

Dec 2nd, 2018
Warren Grossman

Decanted for a good hour, dark berries, chocolate, long finish, excellent

Decanted for a good hour, dark berries, chocolate, long finish, excellent

Sep 12th, 2018
Bryan Vogt

Still young. Smooth finish

Still young. Smooth finish

Sep 3rd, 2018