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Chateau Montelena


Chateau Montelena Winery Chateau Montelena was founded in 1882 by Alfred Tubbs. The renaissance of the winery, under the leadership of James Barrett, began in 1972 with the replanting of the Estate vineyard and the establishment of the Chateau Montelena philosophy: make the best, period. Today the tradition continues. Jim Barrett’s son, Bo, winemaker at Chateau Montelena beginning in 1982, is now its Master Winemaker. After more than three decades of experience with the same vineyards and varieties, the Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Napa Valley Chardonnay are recognized as world-class.
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Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Item No. 101575
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Dark rich ruby in color, this wine offers rich, complex aromas of ripe dark cherry, sweet chocolate, cinnamon, pie spice, and leather, with top notes of rose and forest floor. In the mouth this wine makes a full soft round entry, after which the acid builds nicely to make it very juicy and... more
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Item No. 98353
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International Wine Cellar 93 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 93 point rating
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Dark and powerful in the glass with great density and saturation, this wine grabs your attention from the first glance. Luscious and rich on the nose with great depth, we find top notes of violets, cassis, and rich dark cherry, all riding over a base of warm leather, cocoa, wet stone and molasses.... more
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Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2007
Item No. 98754
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The Wine Advocate 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 90 point rating
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Price: $49.99
In the glass this wine is reminiscent of California hillsides in summertime, showing a beautiful pale golden straw color. Aromas of orange blossom, citrus rind, and stone fruits of white peach and apricot open the bouquet. Layers of tropical pineapple and starfruit then give way to toasted... more
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Item No. 94504
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The Wine Advocate 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 90 point rating
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In the glass, Chateau Montelena 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet shows a deep, dense, black ruby color. It offers complex aromatics of berry, cedar, licorice, and classic Cabernet which, combined with its rich, underlying fruit concentration, should please the most discriminating wine lover. In the mouth... more
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Item No. 95726
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The Wine Advocate 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 94 point rating
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The Montelena earthy-berry aroma is very concentrated, showing lovely, classic Cabernet, warm earth and sun baked cassis with licorice and spice. On the palate there is integration of strong, deep, concentrated fruit in a perfect balance. Super fine tannin grips the palate, with ripe, round flavors... more
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Item No. 91394
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The wine has a nice dark, garnet Cabernet color. In the glass, the nose is primarily rich aromas of black cherry currant and menthol. It is very much fruit-dominated, and for the first few years its jammy Cabernet-berry and menthol characteristics will predominate - after which the soil"s... more
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Item No. 90317
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This wine is a typically bright ruby red, with opaque density and color, which leads to a nice array of aromas: sweet black currant jam, with hints of black cherry and flowers. There is much fruit in the nose, not unexpected considering the excellent ripeness achieved in this vintage. The unique... more
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2003
Item No. 85366
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Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Item No. 88454
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Wine Enthusiast 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 90 point rating
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Composition/Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot In the glass the wine has a nice dark ruby red color. The complex aromas show the influence from both the moderate and the warm periods of this long vintage. The wine has very pronounced ripe jammy fruit aromas of plum and black currant that... more
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Item No. 87325
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The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, one of the most powerful Cabernets the Barretts have made, is reminiscent of the profound 1987. A blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, it tips the scales at 14.3% alcohol. The wine has a sensational nose of sweet creme de cassis liqueur... more
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Item No. 85367
red wine
Wine & Spirits 91 point ratingWine & Spirits 91 point rating
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This wine has a rich, dark color and a classic Cabernet aroma, with currants, red and black fruits, as well as the black tea and licorice notes typical in warmer vintages. The warm cinnamon tone in the background is from the 20% new oak barrels used this year. The big, juicy palate is powered by... more
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Item No. 82604
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This wine has a deep, dark color revealing its concentration and extract. Its room-filling fragrance is the pure essence of Cabernet, with ripe cassis and black cherry fruit and the signature earthiness of The Montelena Estate"s complex soils. On the palate the wine is full and warm with ripe fruit... more
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