Chateau Montelena
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is impressive. Elegant and poised, the 2018 is a wine of reserve at this stage. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, mint, sage, spice, mocha and dried flowers open first, followed by a kick of vibrant acids that lends notable energy throughout. All this young Cabernet needs is time in the bottle to fully come together. I won't be surprised if it turns out to be a touch more compelling than the 2019 tasted alongside it. Truth be told, both vintages are captivating, but for very different reasons. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is impressive. Elegant and poised, the 2018 is a wine of reserve at this stage. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, mint, sage, spice, mocha and dried flowers open first, followed by a kick of vibrant acids that lends notable energy throughout. All this young Cabernet needs is time in the bottle to fully come together. I won't be surprised if it turns out to be a touch more compelling than the 2019 tasted alongside it. Truth be told, both vintages are captivating, but for very different reasons. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023)
Feb 17th, 2023
Blueberry, plum on the nose. Dark fruit, leathery flavor. Medium high acidity with noticeable tannins. Complex and elegant.
Blueberry, plum on the nose. Dark fruit, leathery flavor. Medium high acidity with noticeable tannins. Complex and elegant.
Feb 15th, 2024
Great way to end up a great time with the two best hosts!
Great way to end up a great time with the two best hosts!
9/2022. Full bodied flavor. Very nice on the palate. Enjoyed with the pork steak at Mr. Friendly’s
9/2022. Full bodied flavor. Very nice on the palate. Enjoyed with the pork steak at Mr. Friendly’s
Sep 17th, 2022
Always love this - great QPR for around $50.
Always love this - great QPR for around $50.
Aug 7th, 2022
Perfect with ribeye and porterhouse
Perfect with ribeye and porterhouse
Jun 29th, 2022Acidic, clean acetone taste with cherries and spice
Acidic, clean acetone taste with cherries and spice
Apr 2nd, 2022
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: Medium-plus body. Bold flavors. Fine tannins. Dark fruits. Blackberry. Cherry. Plum. Vanilla. Oak. Smooth, soft finish. For me, this is a must-try iconic Napa Valley winery and an almost perfect example of a Napa Cab. Such great depth & balance for such a young wine. Paired this beauty with a grilled ribeye steak & all the fixings. Great day to all! Cheers🍷
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: Medium-plus body. Bold flavors. Fine tannins. Dark fruits. Blackberry. Cherry. Plum. Vanilla. Oak. Smooth, soft finish. For me, this is a must-try iconic Napa Valley winery and an almost perfect example of a Napa Cab. Such great depth & balance for such a young wine. Paired this beauty with a grilled ribeye steak & all the fixings. Great day to all! Cheers🍷
Mar 10th, 2022
It’s actually Cabernet. We happened to be at CM in 2018 during crush and saw this vintage being made. A little tobacco and cherry. Light structure. Drinking pretty well. w Michelle Carr
It’s actually Cabernet. We happened to be at CM in 2018 during crush and saw this vintage being made. A little tobacco and cherry. Light structure. Drinking pretty well. w Michelle Carr
Nov 8th, 2021