2019 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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For more than four decades, the Barrett family has been making wine at Chateau Montelena, with praise for wines that combine intensity and strength with a luscious, rich texture - wines that express the unique characteristics of the land they come from. People like to talk about Terroir wines here because they are averse to techniques that are used in the cellar to compensate for a non-special terroir or fruit with a chemistry box

The estate's Chateau and vineyards were originally established in the 1880s at the base of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, on the north side of the Napa Valley, and the winery was in operation until 1949. The rise of Chateau Montelena is particularly came after Steven Spurrier organized a blind wine tasting in 1976. The best French whites from Burgundy and best reds from Bordeaux were compared to the best the US had to offer in chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon at the time. And guess what: the Nappa Valley houses from the USA won in both categories. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars by red, and by white….. Montelena. The wine world shook to its foundations, you will understand, and American (read: Napa Valley) winemakers were really on the map for the first time. The most amusing way to get to know the whole story - if you haven't already - is to watch the movie Bottle Shock (starring the brilliant and much-too-deceased Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier). Read more about this famous winery under the tab: Winery

Owner/Founder Jim Barrett bought the historic site in 1972 and restored the winery and vineyards with the aim of producing the best quality Cabernet Sauvignon and they certainly succeeded as the Cabernet Sauvignons of Montelena Napa Valley are among the best and above all excel in elegance and are known for their beautiful aging potential

The Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already very drinkable in its younger years. In its early years, the wine was mainly intended for restaurants and, given the limited volumes, certainly not for export outside the USA. The Cabernet Sauvignon reveals the moist earthiness and spiciness of Montelena. The wine has a dark ruby red color and, unlike many Napa wines, not full of oak.

FACT: Under the tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet and we will send it to you digitally when you order this wine.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country USA
Region Californie
Appellation Napa Valley
Winery Chateau Montelena
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2019
Drinking as of 2022
Drinking till 2034
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe

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For more than four decades, the Barrett family has been making wine at Chateau Montelena, with credit for wines that combine intensity and power with a luscious, rich texture - wines that express the unique characteristics of the land they come from, rather than techniques. From the basement.

The rise of Chateau Montelena mainly came after Steven Spurrier staged a blind wine tasting in 1976. The best French whites from Burgundy and reds from Bordeaux were compared to the best the US had to offer at the time in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. And guess what: the Nappa Valley houses from the USA won in both categories. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars with red and with white, Montelena. You will understand that the wine world shook to its foundations, and American (read: Napa Valley) winemakers were really on the map for the first time. The most amusing way to get to know the whole story – if you haven't already – is to watch the movie Bottle Shock (starring the brilliant and very early deceased Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier).

Speaking of history, Chateau Montelena Winery was initially called A.L. Tubbs winery, after the founder. This successful businessman and senator from San Francisco dreamed of making world-class California wines in Napa Valley. He found the ideal spot a few miles north of Calistoga, at the foot of Mount Saint Helena. The chateau – indeed, without the accent on the a, because American – dates from 1888. Unlike other wineries built during this period, the construction was not made of wood but stone. The style of an English castle has thick walls to keep out the heat and cold. Also – unique for that time – built into a hill to better control temperature changes. Important for quality wine.

However, Tubbs himself didn't get that far. After Prohibition, his grandson Chapin got things going again. He harvested the vineyards, made some wine, and sold grapes to other wineries and hobby winemakers. In 1940, he christened the winery Chateau Montelena Winery, a contraction of Mount St. Helena. Things came to a standstill after his death in 1947. For decades the chateau lay abandoned. The Tubbs family sold their chateau in 1958 to Yort Wing Frank, a Hong Kong electrical engineer, and his wife Jeanie, looking for a place to enjoy their retirement. The area inspired Yort to dig a lake and create a beautiful Chinese garden. Today, Jade Lake is still one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Napa Valley, with a wealth of flora and fauna. And the wine?

The Rebellion only took on a severe face again with the arrival of Jim Barrett in the early 1970s. Under his leadership, vineyards were cleared and replanted, and the winery was equipped with a modern installation. He put together a team to oversee vineyards and winery well and did not rest until he had the best grapes in Napa. The wine was made here for the first time in 1972. The rest of the story is known
However, Montelena, with son Bo Barret at the helm, is still a celebrated family wine company that continues to persevere in quality and taste. The wines of Montelena are all unique. By Napa Valley standards, intense yet elegant wines gain in character and refinement with age. You will find the usual USA suspects: cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, and petite syrah, but also cabernet franc for red. In white, of course, the legendary chardonnay, but also sauvignon blanc (late harvest and dry) and a surprising riesling.

These award-winning and iconic bottles may not be cheap, but they are well worth the splurge. Guaranteed.

For more information about Chateau Montelena, please visit www.montelena.com.

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