Chateau Montelena
Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon


A bit tight on the open. Slightly blue. Opened up a bit after an hour. Wine can only be as enjoyable as the company you keep while drinking it. True?
A bit tight on the open. Slightly blue. Opened up a bit after an hour. Wine can only be as enjoyable as the company you keep while drinking it. True?
Aug 5th, 2017
I think it needs more time to sit. Like maybe another decade?
I think it needs more time to sit. Like maybe another decade?
May 15th, 2017
Far too young and extremely tight, but nice potential.
Far too young and extremely tight, but nice potential.
Feb 24th, 2017
Fine balanced effort. Not too oaky and saturated like past efforts.
Fine balanced effort. Not too oaky and saturated like past efforts.
Feb 10th, 2017
Delicious. Well structured and smooth. Beautiful long finish. A classic cab. More subtle than most Napa cabs, kind of old world.
Delicious. Well structured and smooth. Beautiful long finish. A classic cab. More subtle than most Napa cabs, kind of old world.
Nov 27th, 2016
Absolutely fantastic wine - second bottle at murphys in Minneapolis - big smiles
Absolutely fantastic wine - second bottle at murphys in Minneapolis - big smiles
Nov 3rd, 2016Too early to open, but we did. Enjoyed it after some decanting.
Too early to open, but we did. Enjoyed it after some decanting.
Sep 3rd, 2016