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2000 Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley - Red

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USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley

Red Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer Notes

"This soars out of the ordinary." -TIME, June 7, 1976 (Judgement of Paris, tasting quote)

This quote embodies the dedication to quality and the consistently elegant, classical style Chateau Montelena has embraced since the early days. The current offerings continue to display adherence to that handcrafted heritage. One of the original "blue-chip" estates of Napa, its... More »

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92
WS 90
WA 90
IWC 90
Drink Dates
Comm: 2008-2015 WA: 2003-2018 WS: 2004-2010
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IWC 90
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 108

($60; purchased as futures) Red-ruby. Claret-like aromas of black cherry, plum, currant, cocoa powder, loam, smoke and spice. Rich, dense and supple, with depth of flavor for the year and very good vinosity. Rather showy wine, with the characteristic medicinal-but-sweet flavors of Montelena. Tannins spread out nicely on the lingering finish.

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WA 90
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 150
Drink Dates 2003-2018

The dense purple-colored 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc) reveals a sweet perfume of black currants, an expansive, full-bodied palate, surprising elegance as well as accessibility, excellent purity, and a long, layered finish. It is a successful 2000 Cabernet to drink now and over the next 12-15 years.

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WS 90
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 2004-2010

Notably ripe, plush and fleshy for the vintage, exhibiting ripe blackberry and plum flavors that are concentrated and well-focused, finishing with a nice burst of fruit flavors, with modest tannins. 8,300 cases made.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 92 points based upon 12 reviews

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Rutiger 93
Author Rutiger
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.469%
Tasted On 03/09/2013

Ridge component tasting with Brian & Brian. Tasted alongside '00 Cantemarle. Excellent bottle.

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Author RDV
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 96.613%
Tasted On 01/06/2013
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Author Patrick
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 96.107%
Tasted On 09/29/2012

Nearing maturity, nice stuff for a weak vintage

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Author Tj R
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 94.366%
Tasted On 07/22/2012
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Author Michael N594
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.276%
Tasted On 07/03/2012
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excellent!

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Author BobT
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 95.506%
Tasted On 02/22/2012

After decanting for about an hour, this big cab drank very well. The tannins in this wine were velvelty smooth, and I wished I had another bottle. Good fruit and a lingering finish. Does its pedegree justice.

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Author Chris Ahearn
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 95.349%
Tasted On 11/29/2011
Drink Dates 2010-2015
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Author Edward T707
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 96.226%
Tasted On 04/02/2010
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Jito72 91
Author Jito72
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 99.356%
Tasted On 08/01/2009
Drink Dates 2006-2012

Nice! one of the vintages success.

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Author Husker74
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 66.667%
Tasted On 12/07/2009
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Author Joe
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Tasted On 07/07/2009
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Author David 429
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 98.54%
Tasted On 12/11/2008
Drink Dates 2008-2015

Deep ruby red, interesting nose of berries and spices with a wonderful long lingering finish for 90 to 120 sec. Really nice wine, have had 6 others over five years getting better with age

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