Food & Drink
2018 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- Item Number
- 302
- Estimated Value
- 199 USD
- Sold
- 190 USD to c50a6bb
- Number of Bids
- 8 - Bid History
Item Description
Fresh and lively, the wine opens exclusively with raspberry, mint, and plum sauce. The baking spices soon follow, leaning clove initially but with plenty of cedar and vanilla. Still subtle, the ripe fruit elements, mostly cassis and fig at this stage, lurk beneath the surface along with beautiful hints of graphite and toasted sage, awaiting additional time in the glass. Still very tightly wound, it's the texture and mouthfeel that drive the palate initially. The tannins in particular are somewhat coarse but not so angular to overshadow the abundant dark fruit. The dynamic tension on the midpalate serves to focus and magnify the layers of black cherry, cocoa powder, and black pepper, before turning slightly earthy and dusty. The structure is pronounced, but still harmonious and well-defined. It's in the transition to the finish that the acidity materializes in almost candy-like fashion, a beautiful contrast to the supple tannins. Here the wine's density shines elegantly, well balanced between smoky, espresso bean and delicate, dried blackberry. It's the latter that defines the finish at this moment, persistent in length and depth. Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc
Item Special Note
Must be 21 years old.
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