2006 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Chateau Montelena, The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga Red) Subscribe to see review text.
2/2/2022, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Antonio Galloni
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Estate: 1977-2010 (May 2019), 5/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
North Coast Part 1: Napa Valley's Incredible 2016s, 1/31/2019, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
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By John Szabo, MS
(Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley red) Login and sign up and see review text.
11/17/2010, (See more on WineAlign...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
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May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138, (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate) Saturated, very dark red violet color; black currant, raspberry nose; tasty, plush, black currant, leafy, raspberry palate; medium-plus finish
8/21/2016, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate) Nice berry, cassis, blackberry nose; tight, tasty, tart berry, cassis palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
8/22/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2006
- TypeRed
- ProducerChateau Montelena
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationThe Montelena Estate
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationCalistoga
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- UPC/EAN Code086003055971, 607937312345, 659801601734, 669576019863, 733555100320, 733555251329
5/4/2024 - jimyeni Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great wine. A bit more menthol and leather coming through at this point but still lots of life
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5/3/2024 - edjBoca Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank half....traditional CS. Opened easily.....I will try the next half in time...
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5/2/2024 - Zinlady Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice color good body a little mellowed out. Not as good as I thought it would be.
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4/28/2024 - Vinobay wrote:
No need to decant — almost zero dregs in the bottle. Cork had only 1/4” of coloring, with crystals sealing the wine from 18 years of cellaring. Nose of cassis, herbs, and leather, layered deep dark color, no signs of tawny edges. Aged perfectly! Blended fruit, acidity, and tannins gives it a very smooth, clean finish. One word - Amazing!
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4/20/2024 - DWStyle Likes this wine: 94 Points
Opened a 3 liter for a friend’s dinner party. PNP no decanting. Had the opportunity to drink some prior at a Montelena spring release event at the Westin from a magnum. My friends and I at the event concluded that it was time to drink the 3 liter I had in cellar.
Beautiful dark ruby color, no visible bricking (this was stored in a very cold 52 deg cellar). Bouquet was mild roses and dark cherry. Mild acidity and mature cab flavor yet not at all declining in this format. Had good dark fruit flavors. Totally resolved tannin with no hard edges at all. Delicate and silky mouth feel. Medium length on a delicious finish. Bo Barrett, made this 98% cab and 2% Cab Franc blend according to Montelena’s website. Paired with prime rib my buddy cooked to perfection. Wine at its peak can’t see it improving from here.
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