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

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

Red Cabernet Sauvignon
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"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
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Drink Dates
VF: 2002-2015
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Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 108

Community Tasting Notes average score of 92 points based upon 2 reviews

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BrantS 92
Author BrantS
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 99.495%
Tasted On 08/06/2012

Medium body and structure, Raspberry nose with some leather and apple wood smoke, big Cassis flavor with some spice on the finnish. Great wine. Beautiful, elegant.

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RDL 92
Author RDL
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 100%
Tasted On 07/12/2008

Very good for a 2000. Still drinking strongly.

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