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Region: Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting: Blackcurrant / Cedar / Vanilla Oak / Dark Chocolate / Spice / Full Bodied / Long Finish
Pairing: Dry-aged ribeye / braised short rib / lamb shoulder / truffle butter roasted potatoes / wild mushroom ragù
Producer: Chateau Montelena's 2009 vintage represents a defining moment for this legendary Napa Valley estate. Following their historic 1973 Chardonnay triumph at the Paris Tasting, the winery continued to cement its reputation with exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2009 harvest benefited from ideal growing conditions, producing wines of remarkable concentration and elegance. Winemaker Bo Barrett crafted this vintage with the same meticulous attention that has made Chateau Montelena synonymous with world-class Napa Valley wine.
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
Description
Region: Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting: Blackcurrant / Cedar / Vanilla Oak / Dark Chocolate / Spice / Full Bodied / Long Finish
Pairing: Dry-aged ribeye / braised short rib / lamb shoulder / truffle butter roasted potatoes / wild mushroom ragù
Producer: Chateau Montelena's 2009 vintage represents a defining moment for this legendary Napa Valley estate. Following their historic 1973 Chardonnay triumph at the Paris Tasting, the winery continued to cement its reputation with exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2009 harvest benefited from ideal growing conditions, producing wines of remarkable concentration and elegance. Winemaker Bo Barrett crafted this vintage with the same meticulous attention that has made Chateau Montelena synonymous with world-class Napa Valley wine.
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
