Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.468 ratings
9.110 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
Lynn La Chapelle

Great nose, dark cherry fruit, integrated tannins, wine happiness

Great nose, dark cherry fruit, integrated tannins, wine happiness

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2016
Justin Stephens

Surprisingly winefanticide. Stay on target. Stay on target. Stay on target. ...5 more years.

Surprisingly winefanticide. Stay on target. Stay on target. Stay on target. ...5 more years.

Apr 21st, 2016
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.0

Licorice and smoke.

Licorice and smoke.

Mar 2nd, 2016
Lynn La Chapelle

Have 10 more of these! Opened up over time. Dark cherry with hints of anise and graphite. Classic Bordeaux a la Napa!

Have 10 more of these! Opened up over time. Dark cherry with hints of anise and graphite. Classic Bordeaux a la Napa!

Dec 7th, 2015
Barry Walsh

A little tight. Expected more fruit....

A little tight. Expected more fruit....

May 2nd, 2015
Brian Donegan

Still tight out of magnum. Not giving much. Graphite, black currant and tar.

Still tight out of magnum. Not giving much. Graphite, black currant and tar.

Jan 12th, 2015
Josh Orr

Shut down a little. Very good from Magnum but needs more time

Shut down a little. Very good from Magnum but needs more time

Jan 12th, 2015
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2002 vintage. Throwing an absolute ton of sed. Slightly hot and salty plum nose. Medium-medium heavy body. Still plenty of grip with this warhorse. Ever so slight, port-like sweetness with the finish. More years of solid drinking ahead but feel it’s near the top of the downside and not improving further. Drink now-2036.

2002 vintage. Throwing an absolute ton of sed. Slightly hot and salty plum nose. Medium-medium heavy body. Still plenty of grip with this warhorse. Ever so slight, port-like sweetness with the finish. More years of solid drinking ahead but feel it’s near the top of the downside and not improving further. Drink now-2036.

Feb 18th, 2023
Pooneet K

A bit of a thinner montelena than some of the other years we have had. Still very nice. Possible bottle condition issue - this is another one that went through sandy. Good red fruit and a nice finish with good acid.

A bit of a thinner montelena than some of the other years we have had. Still very nice. Possible bottle condition issue - this is another one that went through sandy. Good red fruit and a nice finish with good acid.

Apr 26th, 2020
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9.3

Apparently, my dad was happy to see me. 😊

Apparently, my dad was happy to see me. 😊

Jan 12th, 2019