Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3135 ratings
9.023 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
John Willison

Cherry liquor, cocoa, leathery, dark fruit tannins, sweet berry finish.

Cherry liquor, cocoa, leathery, dark fruit tannins, sweet berry finish.

Dec 23rd, 2019
Brian Pucillo

Tremendous wine! Big, bold , Luscious, velvety tannins. Great acid balance. Enjoy this one with steak.

Tremendous wine! Big, bold , Luscious, velvety tannins. Great acid balance. Enjoy this one with steak.

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Austin Yursik

Second of the night. Cooked blackberry, pencil lead, cedar.

Second of the night. Cooked blackberry, pencil lead, cedar.

Jun 17th, 2017
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.2

Tight with a good core but too young to drink now.

Tight with a good core but too young to drink now.

Sep 29th, 2013
Micah Pope

Great dark blackberry and a touch of licorice. Tannins have dropped off quite a bit still a little age ability left.

Great dark blackberry and a touch of licorice. Tannins have dropped off quite a bit still a little age ability left.

Aug 9th, 2013
Kimberly Charles

2005 Chateau Montelena CS Calistoga AVA 14.2% ABV linear sinewy structure gamey notes still a pup

2005 Chateau Montelena CS Calistoga AVA 14.2% ABV linear sinewy structure gamey notes still a pup

Jun 15th, 2013
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.3

Classic, delicious Napa cab sauv with braised short ribs during winter break in Santa Barbara.

Classic, delicious Napa cab sauv with braised short ribs during winter break in Santa Barbara.

Jan 8th, 2013
Mike Obley

Consumed on Jade lake on the Montelena property. Absolutely singing!

Consumed on Jade lake on the Montelena property. Absolutely singing!

Aug 23rd, 2021
Joe DAscoli

Good tannins and nice dark fruit. Evolving as we drink and let air out.

Good tannins and nice dark fruit. Evolving as we drink and let air out.

Apr 1st, 2020
Skip Smyser

Mature but full of Red fruit, soft tannins a touch of flint and a marvelous mid pallet lingering aftertaste. Drink now or wait another 5 Years 😎

Mature but full of Red fruit, soft tannins a touch of flint and a marvelous mid pallet lingering aftertaste. Drink now or wait another 5 Years 😎

Jul 3rd, 2018