| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $85.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2025-05-29 |
Chateau Montelena Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Review
This soft and precise wine comes with a slight old-school style giving some peppery notes mingling with forest floor and tight berry fruit like boysenberry on the nose. The palate is elegant with medium weight and a subtle tannin structure just off the edges of the wine.
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