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2012 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Calistoga
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Community Tasting Notes 45
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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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Andrews441 wrote: 94 points
May 16, 2020 - Strong plum. Deep and rich nose. Licorice toast for the finish. A lovely wine.
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rexmerlot wrote: 91 points
April 4, 2020 - Ruby red in color. Notes of dark cherry, dark chocolate and tobacco. Dry, medium body, medium acidity, and smooth tannins. This was a very elegant wine. Not sure if it is quarantine but I’m loving California Zinfandels with some age.
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MattMauldin wrote:
January 28, 2020 - Chateau Montelena tasting at winery: Aromas of mulled spices, brambly dark fruit, root spices and rocky earth. Stately and elegant palate with nice fruit expression & secondary depth, and easy round tannin on the finish. Drinking well.
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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 754 (43%)
- Consumed 984 (56%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
alone, Filet mignon, grilled sardines, pecorino, Steak de bison, tomatoeWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 40 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
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