2010 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
Community Tasting Note
gharter Likes this wine:
94 Points
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - Just really starting to enter its drinking window. Still primary. Purchased at release, this was unusual as it threw NO sediment. No browning. NIce aromas of blackberry, plum, spice, anise, leather, pencil shavings, a hint of herbs and forest floor. Showing a lot of flavor mirroring the nose. Not showing any secondary character yet. I prefer them at 15+ years and this easily has 15-20 years ahead of it. Really good now, but the best is to come.
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Comment posted by brouigu1:
4/8/2021 11:01:00 AM - Nice write up!
Agree, the 2010 is just entering its prime enjoyment and its very tasty. I am just now going back to the 2007 to 2010's. I had to skip over the 2011 it improved with time but not a good year for Montelena.
Comment posted by gharter:
4/8/2021 11:09:00 AM - I thought the 2011 showed much better at release than the 2000 did. That was thin and acidic at release. Over time, it has come around. I expect to see the same with the 2011.
Comment posted by brouigu1:
4/8/2021 11:21:00 AM - Yes the 2011 has come around and is tasting better but I am not sure it will stake up to the other Montelena's IMO. Regardless, the enjoyment is trying each year. You must be a futures member too!
Comment posted by gharter:
4/8/2021 11:40:00 AM - Yes, and fortunate to have tried them all back to 1973.
Comment posted by brouigu1:
4/8/2021 1:03:00 PM - Very nice! You have a huge vertical going! I did not join until 2006 and still enjoy their wines for the aging potential and purity of fruit.