Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2134 ratings
9.224 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
Eric

2006 Cab was medium-purple, soft in the mouth with muted fruit. Didn’t feel a lot of love in the glass. Definitely needs more effort.

2006 Cab was medium-purple, soft in the mouth with muted fruit. Didn’t feel a lot of love in the glass. Definitely needs more effort.

Aug 28th, 2019
Matt Trader

A little tired, but good example of mature napa cabernet. It's made in a Bordeaux style, but a little VA going on in the wine. Baked strawberries and rhubarb all day.


Had it as a side by side with the 2014 current release, which I didnt rate..it was incredibly hot (alcohol), and loads of green bell pepper. Pretty tight, and I'm sure it'll develope, but the price is a little tough..

None the less, great stop, beautiful property and historic for that matter, and a very knowledgable staff.

A little tired, but good example of mature napa cabernet. It's made in a Bordeaux style, but a little VA going on in the wine. Baked strawberries and rhubarb all day.


Had it as a side by side with the 2014 current release, which I didnt rate..it was incredibly hot (alcohol), and loads of green bell pepper. Pretty tight, and I'm sure it'll develope, but the price is a little tough..

None the less, great stop, beautiful property and historic for that matter, and a very knowledgable staff.

Oct 12th, 2018
Andrew Wesson

Beauty.

Beauty.

Dec 26th, 2017
Paul Lysek

Sommelier at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak, & Stone Crab

9.2

'06 is showing really well.

'06 is showing really well.

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2016
Darrell Printz

Magic

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2013
Jack Goldenberg

I loved the fruit, ten years on! I wish I had a case as opposed to having just consumed my only bottle

I loved the fruit, ten years on! I wish I had a case as opposed to having just consumed my only bottle

Apr 8th, 2017
Jason Gallo-Gaffner

Wtf

Mar 20th, 2017
Mike Mighetto Hoefling

Great from mag!

Great from mag!

Mar 7th, 2017
Benjamin Temple

Not my cup of tea #2006

Not my cup of tea #2006

Feb 4th, 2017
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.3

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Aug 2nd, 2016