Too young. The red fruit is dominant with plenty of vanilla, but it lacks the needed balance. With breathing some tannin breaks through. The quality is there, but I think this wine needs more time to mature and integrate.
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4/6/2024 - Wisco Mel Likes this wine:
Deep dark raspberry, dark chocolate, dried herbs. Amazing with Dijon Wagyu on the grill
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11/28/2023 - SAWilson wrote: 93 Points
Very good, fruit forward, but balanced.
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11/25/2023 - castle.rob@gmail.com Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep purple
Campfire, earth, and ripe plum on the nose
Lemon, lime blackberries flavors.
Nice balance, full-bodied and elegant. Very fresh as it decants, recommend at least 45 minutes decanting
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6/17/2023 - Robij wrote: 85 Points
Too young. The red fruit is dominant with plenty of vanilla, but it lacks the needed balance. With breathing some tannin breaks through. The quality is there, but I think this wine needs more time to mature and integrate.
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4/25/2023 - Ryan3719 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Needs more time, but will be an outstanding Montelena in about 6-8 years
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