2012 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate

Community Tasting Notes (48) Avg Score: 90.4 points

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  12/23/2023 - merryberry Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Translucent red with just the slightest touch of brown. Cedar, mushroom, and earth nose. Medium bodied, bright cherries, cranberries, woody tannins, a bit of heat, and a long finish. Very funky on day 1; I was worried, but it emerged in great shape.

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  3/19/2023 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted off its sediment and followed over two hours. Great color- no bricking, just very light as Montelena zins tend to be. Cherry, white currant and white pepper, with hints of wild strawberry underneath. Absolutely delightful. 92-93 pts.

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  11/19/2022 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted off its sediment and enjoyed over four hours or so. Notes of white pepper, wild strawberry, mint, rose and cherry. Medium-bodied, soft and elegant, with peppery spice, boysenberry and raspberry fruit. 92+ pts.

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  6/20/2020 - flussier Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Très beau vin. Robe bourgogne clair. Sur les petits fruits, tabac et de vanille. Bel équilibre et une bonne longueur en bouche. Tannin fondu et décanté 1h.

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  5/31/2020 - SammyD1974 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Opened on a Saturday and foolishly PNP. It was good. But next day, awesome. Deep red fruit on the nose. Translucent. Very dark fruit Modest finish. Absolutely stunning.

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