Red Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chateau Montelena Winery

       Cabernet Sauvignon.

       Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, aged in 35% new French and Eastern European oak barrels for 16 months.

        Deep red.

       Pure and powerful, this wine opens with fresh blueberries, blackberry pie, and blackcurrant. The endless dark fruit is complemented by a range of baking spices: vanilla at first, but also clove and cinnamon. The first sip instantly reveals the character of this Cabernet: dense and chewy with bright red fruit, incredible tension, and pure, fine-grain tannins. Not only is everything in its place; but the layers of flavor, the depth of the fruit, and the sublime texture are constantly rearranging. Each glass will be a unique experience. In contrast to the dynamic palate, the finish is focused and stout. Abundant cocoa, espresso bean, and black pepper dovetail into dark, black fruit while tart raspberry and strawberry jam linger.

       Classic meat dishes, veal, ribs, roasts, also with pasta with mushrooms.

       Napa Valley, California.

        United States.