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| Chateau/Producer: | Montelena | | Wine Name: | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | | Country: | USA | | State: | CA | | AOC: | Napa Valley | | Region: | Calistoga | | Wine Score: | 90 | | Notes: | Light purple color with watermelon edges; nose of subdued fruit hiding underneath menthol, gravel and subtle hints of tar; nicely balanced and "bright", medium-bodied with notable signs of soft, mellowing tannins that demonstrate Montelena has begun to develop more finnessed wines with integrated tannins. | | Tasting Date: | 2005-10-22 | | Varietal: | Cabernet | | Production Notes: | We had the earliest bud break since 1988 yet a cool April, May and June resulted in a delayed growing season. This was followed by truly miraculous ripening weather. The moderate heat during this prolonged period resulted in excellent richness and fruit content. A classical, old-world type vintage. Harvest: Sep 28-Oct 29; Bottled: Aug 1997 (11,000 cases); Released: March 1999 | | Additional Notes: | This was part of a ten-year (85,89,90,95,96,97,99,00,01,02) vertical tasting at the California Grill, Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World in association with Chateau Montelena and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, 2005.
Reviewer Note: This vertical was tasted in chronological order (from oldest to most recent vintage) at the request of the hosts, which included representatives from Chateau Montelena. | | Source: | Chateau-sponsored vertical tasting at WDW |
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