Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009 (750ml) 1988 A retaste of the flagship

A retaste of the flagship wine

” Breaking new barrels with wine to take away the harsh tannins and the excessive aromatic components of the wood is called envinar in Spanish

extroverted fruit

as they have never been a very big operation

Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009 (750ml) 1988 A retaste of the flagshipMontelenas 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate wraps around the palate with serious depth. Even with all of its intensity, the 2009 has a silkiness that makes it incredibly delicious at this early stage. Red berries, flowers, tobacco and sweet herbs all flesh out on the generous, radiant finish. While many 2009s are a bit tight today, Montelenas 2009 Estate is showing very nicely, although it is keeping some cards close to the vest. I imagine the 2009 will