Napa Valley, California, USA
Purple tawny, almost opaque. Herbal nose. Dark fruits, ripe plums, cedar, some dark soil, some menthol. Starts out a bit harsh and tannic, tight. Needs several hours of air to open up. Good now but likely needs another 5 years of slumber to gain more complexity and shed some edges.
Purple tawny, almost opaque. Herbal nose. Dark fruits, ripe plums, cedar, some dark soil, some menthol. Starts out a bit harsh and tannic, tight. Needs several hours of air to open up. Good now but likely needs another 5 years of slumber to gain more complexity and shed some edges.
May 16th, 2021
Perfection In winemaking..... the magnum offered the perfect vessel to deliver a truly amazing experience.....
Perfection In winemaking..... the magnum offered the perfect vessel to deliver a truly amazing experience.....
Jan 4th, 2021
Less classic style than the 80’s to mid 90’s Montelena but still loads more balance and nuance than most modern North Coast Cabs.
Less classic style than the 80’s to mid 90’s Montelena but still loads more balance and nuance than most modern North Coast Cabs.
Dec 16th, 2018
Too young...has a lot to give yet. Has kept its dark color, aromas of overwhelming blackberry, eucalyptus, leather, pencil lead and matchstick. Almost intoxicating - very impressive in the least. Blackberry, plum, blueberry in the mouth with dried herbs, touch of sriracha sauce, cedar and a full force of drying tannins. Maybe needs another 10 years?
Too young...has a lot to give yet. Has kept its dark color, aromas of overwhelming blackberry, eucalyptus, leather, pencil lead and matchstick. Almost intoxicating - very impressive in the least. Blackberry, plum, blueberry in the mouth with dried herbs, touch of sriracha sauce, cedar and a full force of drying tannins. Maybe needs another 10 years?
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2015
01' Château Montelena Cabernet. One of my favorite vintages they've ever made! It easily has another 10+ years in it. @Greg Ballington thanks for bringing this over last night. It was great to see the three of you.
01' Château Montelena Cabernet. One of my favorite vintages they've ever made! It easily has another 10+ years in it. @Greg Ballington thanks for bringing this over last night. It was great to see the three of you.
Jan 8th, 2017
Open for 2 hours and it is delicious. Deep garnet red. Layered nose with red fruits with some tertiary notes on both plate and nose. Like mushrooms, and truffles. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Some as the nose. Love it, with some solid minerality down the midpalate. Dry long finish. Drink till 2027.
Open for 2 hours and it is delicious. Deep garnet red. Layered nose with red fruits with some tertiary notes on both plate and nose. Like mushrooms, and truffles. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Some as the nose. Love it, with some solid minerality down the midpalate. Dry long finish. Drink till 2027.
Jan 8th, 2017
I called CURRENT vintage. 15 years. Gorgeous, structured, rich, and full of things to say.
I called CURRENT vintage. 15 years. Gorgeous, structured, rich, and full of things to say.
Aug 18th, 2016
Bright, fresh, tons of life left in it. Great fruit, crisp acid, silky tannins. Yum!
Bright, fresh, tons of life left in it. Great fruit, crisp acid, silky tannins. Yum!
Mar 6th, 2015
I just want to bathe in the smell of this wine. Beautifully supple on the palate, tannins totally resolved, and deep deep black fruit. Drink up, I doubt this is gonna get any better.
I just want to bathe in the smell of this wine. Beautifully supple on the palate, tannins totally resolved, and deep deep black fruit. Drink up, I doubt this is gonna get any better.
Nov 28th, 2014
Magnum. Young but balanced. Needs 10 years. Sweet tobacco leaf. A bit over extracted and jammy. Where are the Montelenas of yesteryear?
Magnum. Young but balanced. Needs 10 years. Sweet tobacco leaf. A bit over extracted and jammy. Where are the Montelenas of yesteryear?
Feb 23rd, 2013
