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If you are expecting a big California cab, you will be disappointed. This is more like a pinot. Extremely light, a little fruity or sweet. For $40, really disappointing. Love Bottleshock btw.
If you are expecting a big California cab, you will be disappointed. This is more like a pinot. Extremely light, a little fruity or sweet. For $40, really disappointing. Love Bottleshock btw.
A surprised and welcomed pour from a close friend. Chateau Montelena was the first Napa winery I ever visited back in 2014, located up in Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley. Montelena, along with Chalone, have been immortalized by their involvement in the 1975 Judgement of Paris, effectively opening the world's eyes up to California wine. Great estate, great wines, period. ~$55 | #chateaumontelena#cabernetsauvignon#calistoga
On the eyes: Clear, deep purplish garnet, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Plum, black currents, floral and slightly herbaceous, pressed meats, slate, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med alcohol, med acid, med tannins that are still stiff. Juicy and round, violets, plums, dark unripe berries, a bit earthy and clean finish. Drinks like any fine Bordeaux, but could use a few more years to open up those tannins.
A surprised and welcomed pour from a close friend. Chateau Montelena was the first Napa winery I ever visited back in 2014, located up in Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley. Montelena, along with Chalone, have been immortalized by their involvement in the 1975 Judgement of Paris, effectively opening the world's eyes up to California wine. Great estate, great wines, period. ~$55 | #chateaumontelena#cabernetsauvignon#calistoga
On the eyes: Clear, deep purplish garnet, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Plum, black currents, floral and slightly herbaceous, pressed meats, slate, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med alcohol, med acid, med tannins that are still stiff. Juicy and round, violets, plums, dark unripe berries, a bit earthy and clean finish. Drinks like any fine Bordeaux, but could use a few more years to open up those tannins.
This just smells well made. Initial nose indicates oak aging (smells like money) with some sweet bell pepper, red and black plum, boysenberry, raspberry, red flowers. After half an hour of air it's a beautifully smooth wine with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a great long finish.
This just smells well made. Initial nose indicates oak aging (smells like money) with some sweet bell pepper, red and black plum, boysenberry, raspberry, red flowers. After half an hour of air it's a beautifully smooth wine with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a great long finish.
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
