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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon(1996)
- Winery:
- Chateau Montelena Winery
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, balance, closed, strong, rich, color descriptors, stone fruits, dinner, meal, cigar
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June 2007
- There is the trademark Montelena earthy, berry fruit, smoky and rich with many subtleties. On the palate it has a big juicy front, a very full texture and many layers of flavors in a rich cross section of fruit and terroir.
- October 2007
- Drank this wine in 2007. 11 years after vintage it is becoming accessible. However, this wine seemed very alcoholic, and excessively "hot". Also had a note of "throw up". I don't think the wine was corked - but Brett may be part of this wine's makeup.
- Wine Advocate # 114
- Dec-97
- (92-94)
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 120
- Dec-98
- 94/100
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April 2008
