Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

$54.99

Chateau Montelena is one of California's historic wineries and consistent producers of some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. Another great Montelena Cabernet. 92 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific introduction to the vintage at Montelena. Brisk and energetic, the 2014 offers a good bit of nuance and aromatic complexity. The flavors are dark and intense, but the 2014 is very much medium in body, as these wines are. There is no shortage of muscle and power, especially at this level. Hints of iron, smoke, leather and herbs inform the muscular, virile finish. This is a terrific set of new releases from Bo Barrett and winemaker Matt Crafton. After a bit of back and forth in recent years on the stylistic direction of the wines - the Cabernets in particular - Barrett seems to have settled into a very comfortable place, as is evidenced by the stellar 2014s. It will be interesting to see how things unfold in coming years. The 2014s seem to point to a slightly more classic style than the (admittedly) slight move to a sweeter, riper style seen in some recent vintages."

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Ratings on Delectable

Bridgette Adams

Beautiful bouquet, light notes of cherry, the smell alone makes my mouth water - dry but not overbearing still leaves your mouth happy, vanilla, silky

Beautiful bouquet, light notes of cherry, the smell alone makes my mouth water - dry but not overbearing still leaves your mouth happy, vanilla, silky

9.0

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