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2012 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Calistoga
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Community Tasting Notes 48
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merryberry Likes this wine: 92 points
December 23, 2023 - 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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AllRed wrote: 92 points
March 19, 2023 - 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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AllRed wrote: 92 points
November 19, 2022 - 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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flussier Likes this wine: 92 points
June 20, 2020 - 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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SammyD1974 Likes this wine: 92 points
May 31, 2020 - 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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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- 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 000004232575, 000004367338, 055916577504, 715897009837, 733555501226, 873922009204
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 13 (1%)
- In Cellars 767 (42%)
- Consumed 1,049 (57%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
alone, Filet mignon, grilled sardines, pecorino, Steak de bison, tomatoeWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 41 votes
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- ProducerChateau Montelena
- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationCalistoga
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