1988 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Estate Cabernet

86 pts - Wine Advocate

Montelena's 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is one of the most tannic, densest wines of the vintage, but I am somewhat alarmed by the high level of tannins. This bruiser is boldly flavored, but the tannins are hard and astringent, making one wonder if everything will come into balance. I remember having similar reservations about their 1983 which is now beginning to drink well. RP

Producer: Montelena
Vintage: 1988
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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