A Grape Wine Co. favorite that I have pushed "from the trenches" since the 80's. This INCREDIBLE cab is the BEST of BOTH WORLDS, always have been, ages very well the way Bordeaux do...YET is very approachable to drink within 5 years of its vintage or so...YUM!!!
IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A VERY SERIOUS CALIFORNIA CAB AND ICONIC collector's item , CHECK OUT THIS very limited ONCE a YEAR OFFER THAT IS BETTER PRICED BECAUSE I PURCHASE IT AS A "FUTURE", ONLY BAD THING IS THAT THE WINERY LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF CASES THAT CAN BE PURCHASED ON FUTURE:
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2010 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $114.50/btl (Regular retail/winery price is around $150)
only 15x6 bottle(Gorgeous wood crates with each btl.individually wrapped) cases are available 93+/100 TO 95/100 BY PARKER
CHATEAU MONTELENA ESTATE CAB IS A CALIFORNIA ICON, ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST CONSISTENT NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON, THE FIRST CALIFORNIA RED TO BEAT FRENCH FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX IN A FAMOUS BLIND TASTING IN PARIS THREE DECADES AGO...
ROBERT PARKER: "The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon remains one of California's most remarkable Cabernets. I have been following it since the early seventies." Here are Parker and the winery reviews, they SAY IT ALL:
" The 2010 Estate Cabernet is a wine that stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best the world has to offer. Rich and concentrated, it is the most accessible, and possibly the most elegant and French-oriented of the top Napa Cabernets "
| Our current release wines include the great selections below. | | Deep, saturated color is just one of the hallmarks of our Estate Cabernet, and this inky purple beauty shows great intensity all the way to the edge of the glass. The nose is loaded with rich aromas of black fruits and spices. Notes of blackberry solicit memories of hot summer afternoons while clove, allspice, vanilla, and hints of cocoa tease with thoughts of baked goodies. Emerging from these layers is a core of brandied cherries, light oak, and a hint of anise. This wine shows a smooth entry that steadily builds to a full, fleshy mid-palate, then evolves seamlessly into a rich, spicy finish that invites you back for more. The black fruits from the nose are evident throughout the palate, and are complemented by lively, red fruit characteristics brought forward by the core of bright acidity. There are loads of fine grain tannins that give mass to the wine without being aggressively astringent, hinting at the delicacy and suppleness that will come with time in the cellar. PRICE: $150.00
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Dec 2012 | Antonio Galloni | (93-95) | Drink: 2015 - 2040 | | The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is shaping up to be another beauty. Violets, freshly cut flowers, mint, spice box and plums all jump from the glass in this vivid, beautifully delineated Cabernet. The sense of energy and drive are pure 2010. Today, the 2010 is super-young, but it is immensely promising. I can't wait to taste this in another year, but I imagine it will still be an infant at age ten. A tiny splash of Cabernet Franc adds complexity to the Cabernet Sauvignon .
Chateau Montelena's 2010 Cabernets are among the highlights in this set of new releases, although the 2011 Chardonnay is pretty terrific as well. Bo Barrett credits his experiences in 1987 and 1988 as a big reason he was able to handle the stresses of the 2010 vintage, in particular the late season heat spikes that gave growers fits. It's great to see this historic property making wines that live up to its reputation. A recent bottle of the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate was also superb.
| | | | | | | | | Enjoy and don't miss out if you want one of the VERY BEST CLASSIC NAPA CABERNET "out there"....Quantities ARE VERY limited. cheers!!! | | | OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL
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