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.

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.

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.

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 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 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."

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