Cabernet Sauvignon Montelena Estate 2006 Napa Valley, Château Montelena Winery

Montelena

Cabernet Sauvignon Montelena Estate 2006
Napa Valley, Château Montelena Winery

Rating in the 100-point quality scale: 92

CHF 250.00

Content: 150 cl

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Product number: n11345

The 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has an enticing deep garnet red color in the glass. On the nose there are complex notes of blackberry tart, clove, cinnamon, and cocoa, along with dried black currants. The mouth has a soft supple entry, youthful crisp acidity, juicy plum and rich bright red fruit notes, all complemented by loads of fine grain tannin and an under-layer of dried black currant. 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc.

Country:	USA
Region:	Kalifornien
Producer/appellation:	Montelena
Wine type:	Red wines
Year:	2006
Content:	150 cl
Oranic/bio dynamic:	No

92

Stephen Tanzer

Vinous

Bright ruby-red. Blackberry, cassis and boysenberry aromas complemented by licorice, violet, menthol and bitter chocolate. Juicy, intensely flavored and quite fresh but a bit youthfully disjointed, with a firm tannin/acid spine supporting the crushed dark berry and menthol flavors. The wine's substantial tannins will need time to knit, but this wine retains good aromatic freshness.

91

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate appears to have completely shut down, not surprising as Montelena’s Cabernet Sauvignons typically need plenty of time. The 2006 reveals medium to full body, austere tannins and lots of red and black fruits, dusty, loamy soil undertones and a hint of herbs/tobacco leaf. Give it another 4-5 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 20. Some time ago Bo Barrett and his dad, Jim, decided that they needed to produce a less expensive, more supple textured Cabernet Sauvignon for consumers and restaurants looking for immediate gratification. That goal has been met very nicely by their Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, which is blended with some Merlot. All the fruit comes from the Calistoga appellation.