Chateau Montelena is without doubt one of the most dependable producers in Napa Valley, usually turning out stellar chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. These two wines characterize the Montelena flagship choices, and each are present releases. Ideas observe.
2022 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley
Completely no complaints right here: This Napa chardonnay threads the needle, deftly combining notes of marzipan, contemporary lemon and tangerine, and layered salinity to make for a near-perfect California chardonnay expertise. Vanilla notes are ample however well-integrated right into a core that’s stuffed with fruit however by no means heavy or syrupy, leaning into melon, pineapple, and lychee on the end. All through all of it there’s an ample salinity that retains the wine vibrant and contemporary. My choose for chardonnay of the summer time. A / $75
2019 Chateau Montelena Property Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga
A fairly tame expression of cabernet, mild fruit evoking blackberry and blueberry over the extra anticipated currant and plum notes. Whereas a slick of milk chocolate presents a touch of the dessert tray, secondary traits of expressed rosemary, mint, and a lightweight notice of grilled meat mood any ideas that this wine will flip candy or unctuous. Ending components run to toasted coconut, layered tannins, and a tart fringe of cherry. This wine might be at its prime proper now. I wouldn’t maintain it for various extra years. A- / $200
2019 Chateau Montelena Property Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga
USD200
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