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
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

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

Light on the palate, dark fruit. Very nice!

Light on the palate, dark fruit. Very nice!

Feb 24th, 2019
Mike Obley

Classic Montelena from a subpar Napa vintage

Classic Montelena from a subpar Napa vintage

Jun 3rd, 2018
Paul Mawdsley

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

Chris had this 3 years ago

Chris had this 3 years ago

Jul 5th, 2021
Victor H Jimenez

Victor had this 7 years ago

Victor had this 7 years ago

Jan 27th, 2018
Craig Haarmeyer

Craig had this 8 years ago

Craig had this 8 years ago

Apr 7th, 2017
Nick Davis

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Dec 16th, 2016
Justin Sun

Justin had this 6 years ago

Justin had this 6 years ago

Jan 7th, 2019