2010 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate

Community Tasting Notes (39) Avg Score: 89.4 points

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  3/25/2023 - blinkingdog Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Liked this a lot. But perhaps towards the end of current drinking phase. Fruits were there but a bit muted. Overall, though, really good.

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  8/20/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 84 Points

  Mid-Aged Zinfandel and Cali Cab Dinner (Casa Garard - Northfield IL): Single blind in aged Zinfandel flight. My least favorite of the flight, group's #1. Fully mature black fruit that thins out quickly.

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  8/20/2022 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Chez Garard older Zinfandels and Cali Cabs: Deep color. Initial palate taste was a bit watery. Then the density came in and the wine sang. However, I rated it early #5 and grp #1.

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  3/26/2022 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points

  4th Saturday Brown Bagger (M&R's): Blind. Aromas of boysenberry, spice, black cherry, wild strawberry and rhubarb. Medium bodied. Abundant red and black fruit on the palate with hints of white pepper and spice carrying through the finish. A bit deeper and more complex than the 2011 in the first flight. This was our last bottle and I’m sad to see it go as there’s plenty of life left in this.

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  5/7/2021 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points

  Double decanted off its sediment and enjoyed during the couples 9 & wine scramble at the club. Older light color but still very much alive and kicking, in fact, this is where I enjoy the Montelena zins most. Red berry fruit and floral elements with subtle spice overtones. Soft and elegant. Lovely in all respects.

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