Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.237 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Lance E. Farman

Good. Mod pallet lacking. Tannins seem disintegrated.

Good. Mod pallet lacking. Tannins seem disintegrated.

Nov 11th, 2017
Bill Bender

A little flabby on the pop but really gained steam over a couple hours in the decanter. Menthol, eucalyptus, lush plum. Plenty of life left.

A little flabby on the pop but really gained steam over a couple hours in the decanter. Menthol, eucalyptus, lush plum. Plenty of life left.

Jan 1st, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.1

Corked

Corked

May 28th, 2015
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.5

Faintly corked.

Faintly corked.

May 27th, 2015
Adam Jesberger

Past its prime, possibly a bit maderized, lacking fruit intensity

Past its prime, possibly a bit maderized, lacking fruit intensity

Apr 25th, 2015
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
Rick Wolfen

Fruit still there!!

Fruit still there!!

Mar 19th, 2018
Thomas Brenner

I like going chateau to toe with this wine

I like going chateau to toe with this wine

Jan 31st, 2018
Beth Kilbourne

Still could age longer, spice and cherry, complex and tannic

Still could age longer, spice and cherry, complex and tannic

Jan 1st, 2017
Richard Lin

I love older Montelena. Even in off vintages, there is such pleasure. Balanced and great mouthfeel. I bought this wine in my early days of getting into wine - $30!

I love older Montelena. Even in off vintages, there is such pleasure. Balanced and great mouthfeel. I bought this wine in my early days of getting into wine - $30!

May 28th, 2016