Chateau Montelena

The Montelana Estate Calistoga Zinfandel

8.93 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

Fresh plum, juicy raspberry and strawberry, licorice, and red flowers. A hint of sweet spices from neutral oak. Moderate plus acid, medium (minus) smooth tannins, full body.

Fresh plum, juicy raspberry and strawberry, licorice, and red flowers. A hint of sweet spices from neutral oak. Moderate plus acid, medium (minus) smooth tannins, full body.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2018
Jean Herndon

2014. Stewed fruit & pepper. Not overwhelming. Alcohol well integrated. Good, not great.

2014. Stewed fruit & pepper. Not overwhelming. Alcohol well integrated. Good, not great.

Nov 18th, 2018
Mark Maruszak

Light in color for a zin, robust aromas of spice/smoke with jammy fruit. Tannins and alcohol stick out just a little. Fantastic to grill out with.

Light in color for a zin, robust aromas of spice/smoke with jammy fruit. Tannins and alcohol stick out just a little. Fantastic to grill out with.

Mar 17th, 2015