Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Size:12x750ml generous and opulently textured medium-bodied

generous and opulently textured medium-bodied flavors that possess good power on the mineral-inflected and mildly austere finish that offers fine finishing balance as well as excellent length

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and well judged acidity

7 ha holding of 35 to 40-year-old vines)

(70% whole clusters)

the overall tannin balance will need watching here

Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Size:12x750ml generous and opulently textured medium-bodiedGood 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