Community Tasting Notes 16

• AllRed wrote:

  September 23, 2023 - 4th Saturday Brown Bagger (EBCC): Double blind. Dominant sour dark fruit follow through on the palate. Has some length to the finish. This was a complete surprise when unveiled as this is nothing like what I expect from Montelena’s zin. Presumably this was an off bottle. (J&L)

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• dlduchon wrote: 86 points

  September 6, 2023 - Flabby, lacks acidity and tannin. Weird finish for a Zin. Quite disappointing. Short, clipped finish.

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• gjetson wrote: 89 points

  October 7, 2022 - Medium bodied, ruby color. Red fruit and vanilla on the nose. Tasting blind, I would not have guessed Zinfandel. It tastes more like a generic Cali red blend, with tart cherry, wild strawberry, some blue fruit, medium tannins and acidity and a bit of a burn on the finish. It's OK, but there isn't much going on, and it doesn't have the plump, fruity, smokey Zin notes that I'm looking for. 89 points.

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• Wisco Mel Likes this wine:

  September 30, 2022 - Cherries and baking spice. Smooth tannins. Soft and lighter side Zin

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• kitkat4 Likes this wine: 89 points

  September 30, 2022 - Best on day 2. Pleasant mix of dark and red fruits with a hint of spice.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2017
• Type Red
• Producer Chateau Montelena
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Calistoga
• UPC Codes 000004232575, 7070292983520

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• Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
• In Cellars 604 (49%)
• Consumed 617 (50%)

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