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2007 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Calistoga
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Community Tasting Notes 61
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Katscheker Likes this wine:
June 23, 2020 - grassy (maybe tobacco), high alc, light and tannic
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sdwineguru Likes this wine: 91 points
February 15, 2020 - California Zinfandel can age. 2007 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate (purchased in a bundle of older wines at a charity auction, about $35). Light-mid brick, amber edges; wood, bramble, cedar and berry nose; mid-body; balanced; softening; nice style; long semi-chewy berry finish. w/beef. 16.5 UC Davis scale, 91 other scales (the 2010 scored 16/90).
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AllRed wrote: 90 points
February 21, 2017 - Raspberry, mint, pepper, red berry and vanilla notes. On the palate there is brambly black raspberry and pepper qualities. Has an elegance to it.
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 points
December 22, 2015 - Retail $40. Big and rich on the nose with depth and intrigue. On the palate? A bit (but only based on the nose) of a disappointment as it was more austere than indicated by the nose. I am a little torn by this wine: had the nose been more reserved, I would be all in, but the nose promises a bigger wine than the palate delivers. Still. Very Good to Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
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rhanke wrote: 87 points
December 21, 2015 - light
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By David Lawrason
10/13/2010 (link)(Chateau Montelena Estate Zinafandel, Calistoga, Napa Valley, The Montelena Estate red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
10/6/2010 (link)(Chateau Montelena Estate Zinafandel, Calistoga, Napa Valley, The Montelena Estate red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
1/28/2012 (link) 89 points(Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate) A little reticent, roasted berry, light mint nose; tight yet, tart roasted berry, tart black fruit palate; needs 1 year; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Chateau Montelena
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation The Montelena Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Calistoga
- UPC Codes 400000696331, 603012002132
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 452 (35%)
- Consumed 824 (64%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
aged cheese, Barbecued pork, beef, blackened fish, brie, Cajun, carrot cake, cioppino, cranberries, duckWho Likes This Wine
90% Like It 31 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationCalistoga
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