2008 | Chateau Montelena | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Cheap

2008 | Chateau Montelena | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Wine: 2008 | Chateau Montelena | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark and powerful in the glass with great density and saturation, this wine grabs your attention from the first glance. The wine displays rich, natural, varietal fruit character, first and foremost, with finely balanced acid and tannin. Aromas of  mint, cassis, sweet herbs and tobacco. Ends with good depth.

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Producer: Chateau Montelena

Ratings: WA | 92  JS | 92

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.9%

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Country/Region: United States, Napa Valley

Detailed Description

Dark and powerful in the glass with great density and saturation, this wine grabs your attention from the first glance. The wine displays rich, natural, varietal fruit character, first and foremost, with finely balanced acid and tannin. Aromas of mint, cassis, sweet herbs and tobacco. Ends with good depth.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a gorgeous, mid-weight wine laced with mint, cassis, sweet herbs and tobacco. It is an understated, gracious wine from start to finish. This is a relatively approachable vintage for the Estate. It shows tons of finesse and mid-palate generosity while maintaining a medium-bodied personality.

• James Suckling: Old-school, but well-done, this is tight and firm, showing a dense, balanced mix of dried currant, mineral, cedar, cigar box and tobacco flavors. Ends with good depth, range of flavor and tannins.

Producer Information

Chateau Montelena is one of the most prominent Napa Valley wineries. It was directly associated with bringing international recognition to the California wine industry through the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Based in Calistoga, it is famous for its varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines.Despite its claim to fame with Chardonnay, the flagship wine of Chateau Montelena has actually been its Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. It was born in the early 1980s, when the estate vines had matured enough to start producing quality fruit. After fermentation in stainless steel, it is barrel-aged in a series of tunnels and caves beneath the winery for up to 22 months. Also sourced from Chateau Montelena’s home vineyard is the Estate Zinfandel. After extensive investment into reworking the vineyard, the 2018 vintage saw the wine return from a five year hiatus. Other wines in the collection are predominately sourced from the Napa Valley and include a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and a Petit Syrah. Chateau Montelena also produce a Riesling, sourced from vineyards within the Potter Valley AVA. Fire damage in the 2018 growing season meant that for the first time since 1972, the Potter Valley Riesling was not released.