Richard Adams

9.6

Excellent balance and precision. Not overpowering with secondary notes just opening. In a great spot. — 3 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.4

A stunning pitch perfect sb. With a tiny bit of sem blended in. Fine mountain herbs. At $125 this is meant to compete with the top white Bordeaux houses. — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Day 3 in Napa in the books! Running a day behind on notes...Napa time runs slow AND fast!

Loved our visit here. Gorgeous property & wines. Bigger style SB with explosive stone fruit & tropical fruit aromatics. Not quite as round and rich as Aesthete or Arkenstone, but very similar. Nice acidity with pronounced notes of honeyed passion fruit & white peach. — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Well dang. I got this on recommendation of @David L , @Carl Fischer , @Mike R , @Ron R and a few others. I am SO glad I did, especially after hearing that my favorite SB, Arkenstone, is moving to $95/bottle! To me, this tastes like Arkenstone on day 2. It is chock full of pineapple juice, cantaloupe, kiwi and stone fruits. Reminds me of the ice cream bar Creamsicle in how creamy it is. There is a tartness with the fruit but also balanced acidity. It is powerful and bold. Truly fantastic for those who enjoy bigger style SB. As you can see in the background, @Mark Flesher enjoyed it! — 7 years ago

with Mark

Isaac Pirolo

9.7

Needed something to ease the pain of leaving Napa tomorrow. Some extraordinary sites, exceptional wines, and even better people...
Theorem Vineyards
Arkenstone Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards
Ashes & Diamonds
Carter Cellars
Envy Wines
Ancillary Cellars
Ovid
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Outpost Wines
Volker Eisele Family Estate — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.5

My love and affinity of Montagu is well documented on here, so no need for me to keep lavishing praise. That being said, if you enjoy bigger style SBs (Bevan, Arkenstone, etc), you need to try this. This has gotten SIGNIFICANTLY better over the last 6 months. "Sauv Blanc done the hard way" says Weston (winemaker) due to the oak aging here. I'm holding on to some of these to see how they age out. Right now though, it burst out of the glass with such force that you wonder if this is really a SB. So much tropical fruit and citrus, peaches, red/orange fleshy fruits. Acidity is perfect...chalkiness note up front and the finish is lengthy. Could even benefit from a quick decant...if you can resist drinking it! — 9 years ago

with Mark

Randy Fillingim

9.7

One of the best red blends I’ve ever drank. 18 years old. Tannins and fruits in near perfect harmony. what a treat. Time to take the steak off the Barbie.# — 2 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Great mountain cab made in an elegant age worthy style. — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Day 3 in Napa in the books! Running a day behind on notes...Napa time runs slow AND fast!

Special wine. They are pulling fruit from below Arkenstone off Howell. Has everything Howell like in spades. It is dusty with chocolate, full of flavor from red, blue & black fruits, but has a special “mint” like Andes candy mint finish. — 7 years ago

Stephen

9.4

Caitlin's graduation - wine #3 of the night. My first Amarone--why haven't I tried these yet? Holy cow I'm a fan. This was a close second for me. Vibrant fruits, silky tannins, just full bodied enough, nice long finish. Will buy this again. Stood up extremely well next to the reigning champ, the #Arkenstone — 8 years ago

Stephen

9.2

2 of 3 wines we tried tonight. Extremely smooth Brunello. Lighter bodied than the Shane and Arkenstone but held its own. Nice finish and smooth fruits. — 8 years ago

Joe Roth

9.4

Spectacular Howell Mtn fruit. My first bottle but a great 2012. — 8 years ago

with Michael

Shay A

9.2

Wednesday Wine Committee. As always, wines are tasted blind. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert.

Not a lot to say on this that hasn’t been said. One of the top SBs coming out of Cali year end and year out. Melka and Arkenstone are in an echelon alone in my opinion, followed by Addax, Bevan, Montagu, and this. Bold style SB. Not overly tart or acidic. Mineral notes and beautiful texture. I guessed high end Cali SB. ✔️ — 9 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2019 vintage. Sumptuous. 6.8.23. — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.3

My understanding is the ‘16 vintage of this is their last one as the SauvBlanc grapes have been ripped out as more Cab is being planted. Such a shame. This is a superb SB, one of the better ones I’ve had and reminiscent of another Mountain SB I’m fond of, Arkenstone. Everything about this is just rich and round. Guava, white peach skin and lemon tart bar aromatics. More viscous than most SBs on the palate showing limestone, pineapple and a Creamsicle like finish. Very white Bordeaux like and could hold for a few years. — 7 years ago

with Weston

Shay A

9.3

Day 2 of Napa in the books!

Quick lunch with my friend Jason Moore of Modus Operandi Cellars. He was Weston’s (of Montagu Wines) mentor and is a fellow Texan! He submitted his wines for review for the very first time last year after 10+yrs, and received multiple 92-97pt wines. This SB is so much better than expected...tropical and explosive. Not quite on Arkenstone or Aesthete SB level, but the richness and round texture are very similar. Kiwi, stone fruit, nectarine and a melon/cantaloupe finish. If you enjoy big style SB, not sure there is a better Napa Valley one at $40. — 7 years ago

Neal Bryce

9.4

Millo Vegas. Tastes like pudding @John Beasley. Crisp lightning @W — 8 years ago

with John

Shawn R

9.6

SB that is on par with Melka and Arkenstone. Great weight and texture. My previous notes apply and then some. Paired with fresh Amberjack. Check this out. — 8 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

Definitely competes with Bevan’s Dry Stack SB,
Save some 💸💰 and skip Arkenstone & get this. — 9 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.5

This ranks among my favorite SBs (Bevan, Dana, Arkenstone). SB with a touch of Semillon (I didn't know this when I first tasted the wine - but commented that it reminded me of a white Bordeaux which makes sense now). Lime, honey, wet stones and pith on the nose, this wine is rich on the palate thanks to time in Oak barrels, yet maintains a nice crispness. Mouthwatering acidity and moderately long finish. I really like this wine. — 9 years ago