OPEN CHATEAU 1987 AT CHATEAU MONTELENA
CHATEAU MONTELENA
Tasted Saturday, September 5, 1987 by bestdamncab with 90 views
Introduction
SPECIAL TASTING AT MONTELENA
Flight 1 - SPECIAL EVENT TASTING AT MONTELENA (5 Notes)
WHITE AND RED ENJOYED TODAY.
Closing
Bought the 1984 and the 1985 Chardonnays.
1983 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of stewed black cherry, sage, plum, a touch of heat, more of the same on the palate, medium body, needs 3 years to peak, tasty, mouth filling fruit, and a long, long, flavorful finish.
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1985 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of apple, pear, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 5 years to peak, long finish and pleasant aftertaste.
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1981 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of allspice, black berry, black cherry, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 3 years to peak, early drinking for a Montelena, and a medium finish.
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1984 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of citrus, pineapple, and spring flowers, same on the palate, young, good acid, needs 3 years to peak. medium finish.
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1986 Chateau Montelena Johannisberg Riesling Estate 85 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of allspice, melon, and floral notes, same on the palate, light/medium body, tasty, refreshing, medium finish.
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