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Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (750ml)
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- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage
- 2012
- Size
- 750 mL
Description
Château Montelena is a Calistoga winery that gained fame in 1976, when its Chardonnay beat French wines at the Judgment of Paris. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is its flagship red, and this bottle is the 2012.
Grilled ribeye, rack of lamb or roast beef with a pan sauce suit it, after an hour in a decanter and poured at 62 to 66°F. A Napa Cabernet with this many years behind it should be showing more softness, so it is ready to drink now.
Questions about Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
- Is Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon good?
- It is one of Napa's established Cabernets, grown on the estate's volcanic soils in Calistoga at the north end of the valley. The wine is firm, with dark fruit and age-worthy tannin.
- Is Château Montelena still in business?
- Yes, the Barrett family has owned it since 1972 and the winery still operates in Calistoga. It is better known for its Chardonnay in the Judgment of Paris tasting, but Cabernet is its core red.
- How long will Montelena Estate Cabernet keep?
- It is built for the cellar and often needs a decade to loosen up, after which it can hold for 20 years or more. Decant a young bottle for a couple of hours to soften the tannins.