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2005 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 124
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steinersing wrote: 91 points
April 22, 2023 - Obvious Napa with some maturity. Cherries, plums. A little too big still for my taste. But good overall.
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AllRed wrote: 92 points
April 23, 2022 - Opening day dinner at the club. Double decanted a couple of hours before dinner. Plum and cherry with a bit of cedar and leather as well. In a really nice spot. 92-93 pts.
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DickMull Likes this wine: 91 points
January 14, 2022 - A delightful wine at its peak. After opening, with a little time, the nose had candied red fruit with a bit of menthol and earth. Balanced red/black fruit flavors on the palate. I don’t think it will get much better, but it sure is delicious right now!
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Andreas T Likes this wine: 93 points
July 22, 2021 - Beautiful nose: red currant, cherries, well integrated wood. Structured and long palate. Positive surprise and in a really nice drinking window at the moment
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Dosser14 Likes this wine:
May 24, 2020 - Spicy, peppery, easy drinking, full bodied.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/23/2016 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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7/7/2009 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By David Lawrason
12/6/2008 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132 (link)(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Chateau Montelena
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 006000008961, 032051000098, 083837020007, 086891072913, 400007184527, 733555250520, 733555251022, 733555251121, 733555251329
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 24 (1%)
- In Cellars 1,241 (46%)
- Consumed 1,442 (53%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
arugula, beed stewm grilled tuna, beef stew, beef stews, bitter chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, black cherries, braised ribs, broccoli, brown sauceWho Likes This Wine
96% Like It 50 votes
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- ProducerChateau Montelena
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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