It is my pleasure to share the glorious wines of Chateau Montelena. This house was first founded in 1888 and named A.L. Tubbs winery after its founder Alfred Tubbs. Nearly 100 years later in 1976 the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay was judged against four white Burgundy wines. The 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay won the Judgement of Paris, being voted the top wine of the tasting. This was a landmark achievement for California wines, as French wines were typically viewed as considerably superior to California wines. I love the new 2019 ‘The Montelena Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 95) which is powerful and deep with terrific texture. Learn more at http://montelena.com Here are the outstanding new Cabernet release by Chateau Montelena.
2023 Chateau Montelena Sauvignon Blanc- This 2023 Sauvignon Blanc has a large amount of Semillon blended in. Toasted walnut and Brie cheese combine with shades of Japanese pear on the palate. This is fresh and mineral-laden stuff with a soft mouthfeel and terrific tension. Drink 2025-2031- 92
2022 Chateau Montelena ‘Napa Valley’ Chardonnay- The delicious 2022 Chardonnay is loaded with texture from this warm vintage. Salted gooseberry and white peach combine with pastry crust and shades of mandarin orange zest on the palate. Drink 2025-2031- 92
2023 Chateau Montelena ‘Potter Valley’ Riesling- Coming from this cool climate this checks in at around 4G/L RS. Petrol, starfruit and shades of saline drenched guava all combine with loads of stony minerals on the palate. Enjoy now. Drink 2025-2031- 92
2021 Chateau Montelena ‘Napa Valley’ Zinfandel- The outstanding and nicely poised 2021 Chateau Montelena ‘Napa Valley’ Zinfandel shows dill and black cherry compote and hints of white pepper. The palate is impeccably balanced with great finesse and juicy red fruits with satsuma orange zest and a dusting of volcanic rock. Drink 2025-2033- 92
2021 Chateau Montelena ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2021 Chateau Montelena ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bay leaf and dark currants alongside shades of dark chocolate shavings. The palate is rich, viscous and mineral-laden with outstanding salty mineral nuance. This is drinking marvelously right now. Drink 2025-2041- 93
2019 Chateau Montelena ‘The Montelena Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Concentrated and filled with bright acidity, the gorgeous 2019 Chateau Montelena ‘The Montelena Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh, viscous and beautifully balanced. Dense wild blackberry and graphite notes combine with tar and rocky soils. Drink 2025-2045- 95