Ron R

9.6

The epitome of smooth and majestic.
Not easy to find on the secondary market, but worth securing a bottle at the right price. Notes of mocha and espresso on the nose and mid-palate segue to polished tannins and moderate acidity. The capstone is a nice balanced weight and mouthfeel. Never disappointed with this botting. — 10 days ago

with Anne-marie

Ted

9.2

Nectarines that need to ripen. I liked this. Very different. — 21 days ago

with Jeni

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on November 7, 2025 at Miel in Nashville with Ned and Beth]

Purchased at winery in Willamette Valley during 2017 visit. Dried cherry and raspberry preserves, with tobacco, earth, smoke, baking spice and perfume. Burgundian style. — 2 months ago

Gary Wilson

9.7

Great wine! Strong firm tannins. This is my kind of wine. — 5 days ago

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Well this was nice. Paired well with crab and shrimp risotto and a salad. — 4 days ago

Ed Chin

9.4

It is so open for business right now. A prime example of Napa old school. Dark fruit and resolved tannins. — 2 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.0

Coffee, blackberry, and leather with a touch of anise. — 2 months ago

Cathy Levy

9.2

Drinking well. Enjoyed very much. — 13 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

A young Montelena- deep purple color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dried violets. Dark fruit on the palate, graphite and oak on the finish.

🍇94% Cab, 5% Cab Franc and 1% Petit Verdot — a month ago

Cameron Parry

9.4

Just hitting its stride. Rich nose, lush black cherries on the palate, silky tannins. Still has a long time left. — 2 months ago