Chateau Montelena

The Montelana Estate Calistoga Zinfandel

9.123 ratings
8.76 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Roy Goble

I liked this wine when it was released and it's even better now.

I liked this wine when it was released and it's even better now.

Nov 25th, 2015
Roy Goble

Simple but nice

Simple but nice

Jun 14th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.2

Perfect blend of youthful Zin character and development from bottle aging. Drink!

Perfect blend of youthful Zin character and development from bottle aging. Drink!

Jun 11th, 2015
Richard Hanke

Average

Average

May 13th, 2014
Marianne DiGiovanni

Drank a 2007 in 2020! Still holds is own, but not a favorite cab of mine

Drank a 2007 in 2020! Still holds is own, but not a favorite cab of mine

Dec 5th, 2020
Skip Smyser

Wonderful anniversary dinner 🍷At it’s peak. Lovely and elegant. A fine dinner wine. Brings out the flavors!

Wonderful anniversary dinner 🍷At it’s peak. Lovely and elegant. A fine dinner wine. Brings out the flavors!

Aug 22nd, 2020
Eric Eustace

Held up well for nine years. Ripe red Berry nose, good Zin acidity with a smooth coco finish

Held up well for nine years. Ripe red Berry nose, good Zin acidity with a smooth coco finish

Sep 10th, 2016
Colleen Zea

Decanting, will provide tasting notes soon.

Decanting, will provide tasting notes soon.

May 9th, 2013
Bujar Yuri Tukuli

Bujar had this 11 years ago

Bujar had this 11 years ago

Mar 2nd, 2014
Brian S

Brian had this 11 years ago

Brian had this 11 years ago

Dec 25th, 2013