| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Appellation |
Calistoga Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.1% |
| Price | $200.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-03-25 |
Perfect For
Special Occasion Splurges, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review
Chateau Montelena is one of the most famed estates in Napa Valley, since the winery’s Chardonnay won the top prize in the 1976 Judgement of Paris. While it still makes stunning expressions of Chardonnay, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a study in the variety's ability to offer elegance and depth. Blackberry and blueberry aromas pop on the nose with an earthy, umami tone that suggests mushrooms and forest floor. There are lithe tannins on the palate framing soft mouthfeel with medium weight.
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