Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Size:12x750ml very focused

very focused

From a vineyard located on Spring Mountain

with slightly bitter tannins and impressive persistence

mineral reduction and a panoply of floral elements

Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Size:12x750ml very focusedGood deep red. Red berries, pungent herbs, menthol and cedary oak on the nose. Brisk and tightly wound, with edgy flavors of cherry syrup and rhubarb. The tannins are a bit dry but hit the palate late, allowing the red fruit flavors to express themselves on the back. Shows a slight overripe underripe character but I would not be at all surprised if this wine came into better harmony with another year or two of bottle aging. Stephen Tanzer