Wine
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
- Item Number
- 130
- Estimated Value
- 120 USD
- Sold
- 60 USD to wg9bc6a66
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
2011 Vintage Notes From The Winemaker:
In our world, there are three kinds of growing seasons: cool, warm, and “just right.” Any vineyard can produce great cabernet in a “just right” aka “Goldilocks” year; however, the best sites rise above the pack in challenging years. Cooler vintages, in particular, exemplify the truly exceptional nature of this piece of land – the grapes receive the prolonged hang time that is ideal for flavor development without getting baked by excess heat. These conditions enable us to craft classic, Old World-styled wines that showcase the incredible fruit our Estate produces.
Tasting Notes:
Deep, saturated color is just one of the hallmarks of our Estate Cabernet, and this inky purple beauty shows great intensity all the way to the edge of the glass. The nose is loaded with rich aromas of black fruits and spices. Notes of blackberry solicit memories of hot summer afternoons while clove, allspice, vanilla, and hints of cocoa tease with thoughts of baked goodies. Emerging from these layers is a core of brandied cherries, light oak, and a hint of anise. This wine shows a smooth entry that steadily builds to a full, fleshy mid-palate, then evolves seamlessly into a rich, spicy finish that invites you back for more. The black fruits from the nose are evident throughout the palate, and are complemented by lively, red fruit characteristics brought forward by the core of bright acidity. There are loads of fine grain tannins that give mass to the wine without being aggressively astringent, hinting at the delicacy and suppleness that will come with time in the cellar.
Item Special Note
Must be 21 yr old to bid. Winning Bidder to pay shipping fees.
Donated By:
Ned Brandenberger
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