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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.25 ratings
9.73 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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Top Notes For
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

10

Left bank Bordeaux? Nope. Really good Cali Cab done with old world elegance. Still showing youthful.

Left bank Bordeaux? Nope. Really good Cali Cab done with old world elegance. Still showing youthful.

Nov 12th, 2015
Jennifer McPherson
10

Some many wines, so little time...what's a girl to do!? #lastnightslineup

Some many wines, so little time...what's a girl to do!? #lastnightslineup

Dec 22nd, 2013
Jenny Byrd
8.9

Light on the palate, dark fruit. Very nice!

Light on the palate, dark fruit. Very nice!

Feb 24th, 2019
Paul Mawdsley
8.0

Moderate Ruby
Mint, cherry
Plum, blackberry, ethanol
Delicate on the mouth; acid is showing but not much tannin left. BlackBerry and ethanol retro.
Leather after opening up

Moderate Ruby
Mint, cherry
Plum, blackberry, ethanol
Delicate on the mouth; acid is showing but not much tannin left. BlackBerry and ethanol retro.
Leather after opening up

Mar 10th, 2016
Chris Chan
9.2

Chris had this 5 years ago

Chris had this 5 years ago

Jul 5th, 2021