2009 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate
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By Stephen Tanzer
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By Richard Jennings
(Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate) Medium red violet color; intriguing, roasted berry nose with sweet green herb lift; tight, tart berry, oak, sweet green herb palate; needs 1-2 years; medium-plus finish
1/28/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 89 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeRed
- ProducerChateau Montelena
- VarietyZinfandel
- DesignationThe Montelena Estate
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationCalistoga
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- UPC/EAN Code000004232575
1/9/2021 - mdvillaverde wrote: 91 Points
Agree with ALLRED's note. Would add that this bottle had slightly elevated acidity on day 1.
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9/13/2020 - WineMeister62 Likes this wine: 95 Points
September 13th 2020 - Very smooth and balanced on the palate. Smooth finish. Raspberry notes and hints of pepper. Overall - fantastic.
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3/28/2020 - vsirvanci Likes this wine: 92 Points
Loving this even more. Such a fine wine. Winemaking at it’s best. You can taste the finesse in this. The balance of aroma and taste is amazing. Glad have more bottles stashed.
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7/9/2019 - Ed B Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP and drank over 2 hours. Semi-opaque ruby. Medium body, light for a Zin. Started with cherry and hints of strawberry and raspberry, with moderate spice. Later, cranberry, with tart cherry and hints of strawberry and raspberry. And serious spice. Love mature Zins. Glad I waited 10 years for the second bottle.
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6/7/2019 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Red berry and briary fruit with soft spice undertones. Perfectly mature zinfandel.
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