Chateau Montelena Winery

There is considerable depth on the palate as fresh, tart raspberries contrast the rocky, earth undertones so emblematic of their Estate, leading to a texture that is at once austere, awaiting further time in bottle, and voluptuous.

91 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '09 Montelena is wonderfully supple & fragrant; silky tannins frame a core of expressive red dark fruit. Floral & spice notes are nicely woven throughout.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Ch Montelena Cabernet is beautifully crafted, dark, rich and polished, with a tight beam of blackberry and currant fruit; long, lingering, fruit-propelled finish.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '07 Ch Montelena Chardonnay offers up aromas of white peaches, apple skins, and crushed rocks presented in a fresh, medium-bodied, dry, zesty format.

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '06 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay has slightly more honeyed apple notes and hints of freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest; incredibly consistent.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '00 Ch Montelena Estate Cabernet is notably ripe, plush and fleshy for the vintage; exhibiting ripe blackberry and plum flavors; concentrated and well-focused.

90 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '01 Ch Montelena Chardonnay has bright aromas of apple, pear, pineapple and wet stone; full but firm, with pineapple and more exotic tropical flavors; firm backbone.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '00 Ch Montelena Estate Cabernet is notably ripe, plush and fleshy for the vintage, exhibiting ripe blackberry and plum flavors; concentrated and well-focused.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '97 Ch Montelena Chardonnay possesses a crisp, medium to full-bodied, honeyed pear, apple, lemony-scented and flavor; has an uncanny aging potential, and is powerful.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR., The '02 Ch Montelena Estate Cabernet is a relatively flamboyant effort; gloriously pure nose of creme de cassis, licorice, earth, truffles, and flowers; powerful and rich.

90 PTS, CELLAR SELECTION, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '03 Ch Montelena Cabernet is too young to enjoy now but it's all there, including oodles of blackberries, cherries, licorice and spice; needs time.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. This '99 Chardonnay is one of the finest wines Chateau Montelena has produced; possessing abundeant quantities of lemon; pear; and apples; full bodied and still lively.

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '03 Ch Montelena Chardonnay offers abundant quantities of lemon/lime-like fruit, hints of white pears, white currants, and green apples, a steely backbone.

91 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. "Outstanding, the '02 Montelena Chardonnay reveals fresh apple blossom; white pear; and peach notes; medium-bodied, with a crisp acidity and great depth.

A smooth-sailing wine, with plenty power and grip; ripe; black fruits; and spiced aromas; full bodied style; intens flavors without being out of balance. Outstanding length on the finish.

96 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Ch Montelena Estate Cabernet exhibits a tremendously pure, but tightly-knit bouquet of creme de cassis, leather, forest floor, minerals, and licorice; great stuff.

94+ PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '07 Ch Montelena Est Cab possesses a fragrant bouquet of sweet black currants, earth and background oak. Full-bodied and dense; big and rich; should age 30+ years.

Crisp and refreshing, try this Ch Montelena Riesling with your holiday meal.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Ch Montelena Cabernet is beautifully crafted, dark, rich and polished, with a tight beam of blackberry and currant fruit; long, lingering, fruit-propelled finish.

93 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. Montelena's '98 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is unquestionably one of the vintage most successful wines; complex nose of charcoal, smoke, blackberries, and cassis; full-bodied.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '97 Chateau Montelena Cabernet is a monumental wine offering incredibly ripe and finely honed ripe fruit flavors; the wine's superb balance make it an perfect for cellaring.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '97 Chateau Montelena Cabernet is a monumental wine offering incredibly ripe and finely honed ripe fruit flavors; the wine's superb balance make it an perfect for cellaring.

A blend of zinfandel, primitivo, and sangiovese, the Chateau Montelena St. Vincent is a red wine labor of love; ripe and tasty, this is a great red wine with a class tomato pasta dish.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '98 Ch Montelena is a virgin expression of Chardonnay, with abundant quantities of crisp, green apple, tangerine, and pear fruit; reveals good acidity, surprising depth.

92 to 94 PTS Robert Parker! Compact, intense, and rich. Loaded with sweet spice and vanilla oak aromas. Full bodied, jammy and black currant flavors. Loaded with tannins that will age forever.

94 POINTS, WILFRED WONG, "The '95 Montelena Cabernet is their finest to date! Full of ripe, black fruit flavors, this cabernet packs excellent weight and persistence. Great for the cellar until 2015."

87 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '06 Ch Montelena Zinfandel is a sexy effort with crisp acidity, fresh berry fruit, plenty of pepper and spice, and no hard edges.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '01 Ch Montelena Napa Cabernet exhibits black cherry flavors with a hint of sweet earthiness; ready-to-enjoy; pair with a savory wintry beef stew.

92 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Ch Montelena Chardonnay has loads of lemon butter, green apple, and white currant-like characteristics, laser-like precision, superb acidity; surprising intensity.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Dark and intense; a rich core of currants and spice; The '89 Ch Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon is a massive wine that can age through 1999.

Napa Valley. A concentrated and persistent floral and green apple aroma with a medium body. 13.8% ABV

Loaded with juicy red fruit and blueberry, complemented by notes of vanilla and toast. 13.4% ABV