Chateau Montelena 2017 The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "vintage_2014" with no sharp edges but

with no sharp edges but plenty of verve

30% Chardonnay Vineyard Sources Premier & Grand Cru vineyards Style Brut Rosé Alcohol 12% ABV Vinification Partial malolactic fermentation with still Pinot Noir added for color and complexity Lees Aging Extended aging on lees Bottle Aging Extended maturation before release Serving Temperature 45–50°F (7–10°C) Cellaring Drink now or age for 5–8 years

Food pairing – Make sure it is well chilled and pair it with grilled fish

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95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Chateau Montelena 2017 The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "vintage_2014" with no sharp edges but93+ Points Vinous The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate shows the racier, more voluptuous side of the vintage. A burst of super ripe red cherry fruit, spice, mint, tobacco and cedar gives the wine an extra kick of exoticism that is a signature of the year, and a bit out of character for Montelena. Even so, the wine retains its super classic sense of structure. Today, the 2017 is clearly still recovering from its recent bottling a few months ago, but it