Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.25 ratings
9.03 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
Steven Gullo

At the time, this was made by Mike Grgich. The best aged Napa Cabernet I’ve ever tasted.

At the time, this was made by Mike Grgich. The best aged Napa Cabernet I’ve ever tasted.

Nov 21st, 2018
Steven Gullo

Incredible depth and many layers of evolution. Sweet plums, desiccated violets, coffee bean. Soft, lush texture. The oldest vintage of Montelena I have come across.

Incredible depth and many layers of evolution. Sweet plums, desiccated violets, coffee bean. Soft, lush texture. The oldest vintage of Montelena I have come across.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2021
Maximilian Kast

On the nose there was a lot of ripe blackberry, cassis, and black plum, smokey, tobacco, sandalwood, and violets. The wine was super alive, vibrant, and complex. Legendary.

On the nose there was a lot of ripe blackberry, cassis, and black plum, smokey, tobacco, sandalwood, and violets. The wine was super alive, vibrant, and complex. Legendary.

Mar 18th, 2015
Daniel Ricciato

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Nov 9th, 2014
Emil Eyvazoff

Emil had this 7 years ago

Emil had this 7 years ago

Jul 26th, 2017