Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon California Napa 2008 1.5L Magnum

2008 Chateau Montelena • Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Rating 92 WA Drink Date 2014 - 2028 Reviewed by Antonio Galloni Issue Date 22nd Dec 2011 Source 198, The Wine Advocate The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a gorgeous, mid-weight wine laced with mint, cassis, sweet herbs and tobacco. It is an understated, gracious wine from start to finish. This is a relatively approachable vintage for the Estate. It shows tons of finesse and mid-palate generosity while maintaining a medium-bodied personality. Today it is quite young, although it is drinking well. Readers who prefer more tertiary notes will want to cellar the wine for at least a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028.