2002 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Estate Cabernet

72 pts - Wine Spectator

["Dark-hued, dense and chewy, with earthy currant, blackberry and wild berry flavors, yet also shows a trace of iodine and lead. The tannins are intense, drying and chalky on the finish. Best of three tastings. 7,400 cases made. — JL (10/2006)"]

93 pts - Vinous

["(bottled in November of 24) Good deep ruby-red. Highly aromatic nose combines musky redcurrant and tobacco. Plush, broad and fine-grained; atypically sexy and showy for this wine, in much the same way that Montelena's basic 22 Napa cabernet is unusually

Producer: Montelena
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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