Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.315 ratings
9.03 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
Alyse Thomas

Tasting fantastic πŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ·

Tasting fantastic πŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ·

Mar 9th, 2016
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

8.9

Dark plum color. Mild brett note on aromas and palate. Dark cherry, smoke , and currants continue on the palate. Fig notes pop on the finish. Med tannins so still has some time in the bottle.

Dark plum color. Mild brett note on aromas and palate. Dark cherry, smoke , and currants continue on the palate. Fig notes pop on the finish. Med tannins so still has some time in the bottle.

Jun 24th, 2014
S Yang
9.3

Very smooth! Will definitely pay a visit to the winery soon.

Very smooth! Will definitely pay a visit to the winery soon.

Dec 2nd, 2021
Joe Mar

Super dense nose of currants, tobacco and licorice. 15 years in it’s killing it. Plum, currant, floral flavors on the palate. Very smooth with clean finish.

Super dense nose of currants, tobacco and licorice. 15 years in it’s killing it. Plum, currant, floral flavors on the palate. Very smooth with clean finish.

Dec 25th, 2019
Paul Mawdsley

Deep Ruby/Garnet
Much less ripe fruit than 2001
Cherry, a bit subdued. Blackberry.
Plum retro, great acid/tannin balance.
This one took a minute to open up and show well but it became the favorite of the flight pretty unanimously when it did.
Notes of clove coming in after about 20 minutes.

Deep Ruby/Garnet
Much less ripe fruit than 2001
Cherry, a bit subdued. Blackberry.
Plum retro, great acid/tannin balance.
This one took a minute to open up and show well but it became the favorite of the flight pretty unanimously when it did.
Notes of clove coming in after about 20 minutes.

Mar 10th, 2016
Alyse Thomas

Alyse had this 8 years ago

Alyse had this 8 years ago

Jun 6th, 2016
WC Fields

WC had this 2 years ago

WC had this 2 years ago

Jan 26th, 2023
Lynn

Lynn had this 8 years ago

Lynn had this 8 years ago

Jun 5th, 2016
Matt Ackerman

Matt had this 9 years ago

Matt had this 9 years ago

Nov 27th, 2015
Sam
9.0

Sam had this 9 years ago

Sam had this 9 years ago

Sep 16th, 2015