Chateau Montelena
Calistoga Zinfandel
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Temperate vintage. 100% Zin/primitivo. 16 months aging in French, Irish, and American oak of which 20% new. Orange yogurt, white pepper, fruit basket - red, blue. Plums, cranberry, blueberry pie. Medium acidity, medium minus tannins.
Temperate vintage. 100% Zin/primitivo. 16 months aging in French, Irish, and American oak of which 20% new. Orange yogurt, white pepper, fruit basket - red, blue. Plums, cranberry, blueberry pie. Medium acidity, medium minus tannins.
Jul 11th, 2022allspice and licorice over tart raspberry, mocha and toast, earthy but not heavy
allspice and licorice over tart raspberry, mocha and toast, earthy but not heavy
Feb 6th, 2024Nicely balanced fruit and spice with minimal tannins. Smooth with hints of vanilla and oak.
Nicely balanced fruit and spice with minimal tannins. Smooth with hints of vanilla and oak.
Jan 30th, 2022
A wonderful Zinfandel. Goes great with grilling....had it with Turkey burgers with Mayo, Provolone, and Microgreens (wasabi mustard and beetroot). Very smooths with a dark ruby color and medium body. Slight spice and earthy to the nose. Cherry and earthy to the taste.
A wonderful Zinfandel. Goes great with grilling....had it with Turkey burgers with Mayo, Provolone, and Microgreens (wasabi mustard and beetroot). Very smooths with a dark ruby color and medium body. Slight spice and earthy to the nose. Cherry and earthy to the taste.
Oct 5th, 2019Could use more time to age but this was great with pizza and Mac & cheese. Fruity but on the dry side. Medium acidity and medium bodied.
Could use more time to age but this was great with pizza and Mac & cheese. Fruity but on the dry side. Medium acidity and medium bodied.
Apr 28th, 2019
