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Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.270 ratings
9.215 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

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Chateau MontelenaCalistoga, Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Joshua Fisher
9.4

Gift from Mike DUNN … the wine not the girl

Gift from Mike DUNN … the wine not the girl

Jul 4th, 2022
Cameron Parry
9.4

‘08 is just hitting its stride. Great sweet fruit, juicy acidity, lush but firm tannins.

‘08 is just hitting its stride. Great sweet fruit, juicy acidity, lush but firm tannins.

Nov 8th, 2020
Cameron Parry
9.2

Bright and fresh. Still very young.

Bright and fresh. Still very young.

May 13th, 2018
Shawn R
9.5

Was never a big fan of this wine, until this bottle. Sweet and soft nose-clove, molasses and caramel. Black fruits with resolved tannins. Acid is in the sweet spot. Nice wine.

Was never a big fan of this wine, until this bottle. Sweet and soft nose-clove, molasses and caramel. Black fruits with resolved tannins. Acid is in the sweet spot. Nice wine.

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2018
Shawn R
9.5

First one from a 6 pack bought on release. Exceptional!

First one from a 6 pack bought on release. Exceptional!

Jun 3rd, 2017
Cameron Parry
9.2

Still very youthful. Great structure and balance. Lots left to give.

Still very youthful. Great structure and balance. Lots left to give.

Mar 6th, 2017
Will Atkinson
8.5

Not my bag, but good.

Not my bag, but good.

Dec 19th, 2014
Mike Mighetto Hoefling
9.4

So good! 13.9 Alc

So good! 13.9 Alc

Oct 20th, 2014
Carole Meredith
8.4

Lovely nose. Tastes a bit older than it is.

Lovely nose. Tastes a bit older than it is.

May 26th, 2014
Bill Mowry
9.2

Red and black fruits with a hint of black liquorish. Well balanced and very smooth finish.

Red and black fruits with a hint of black liquorish. Well balanced and very smooth finish.

Nov 25th, 2023