2016 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Calistoga
Community Tasting Note
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Davidthibodeau4 Likes this wine: 95 points
January 2, 2022 - I bought this wine to be enjoyed over the Christmas 2021 holiday, and enjoy it I did.
The wind is deep, brooding ruby. The nose was quite closed on day 1 but opened up generously to reveal notes of dark berries, cedar, and spice. I’m not sure if it was just the season, but there were hints of Christmas too - fruitcake, molasses, baking spuces. On the palate the wine is extremely luxurious and silky smooth. Hints of raspberries, dark cherries, milk chocolate, and subtle green pepper. The finish is lengthy and the wine is impeccably balanced.
Enjoy this now but i would certainly have high expectations for future greatness as well.5,118 views