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"A beauty. Savory black currant fruit notes intermixed with some licorice, underbrush, and spice jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, smoothly textured, beautifully elegant wine." 90 Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate - December 2007
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"Distinctly suave, sweet and fine-grained for this bottling, but still tight and penetrating, with lovely floral lift in a Medoc cabernet way." 88-90 Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar - June 2007
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| 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | .pdf version |
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"Exhibits peat moss, black currant, cedar and earth characteristics in its elegant personality. With sweet fruit, an opulent mid-palate, and admirable purity as well as length, it is a supple Cabernet." 89 Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate - December 2006
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"Good ruby-red. Rich aromas of black cherry and menthol. Sweet, dense and lush for this bottling, with black cherry and cassis flavors." 89 Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar - June 2006
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| 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | .pdf version |
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"Exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to copious quantities of herbaceous-tinged cassis fruit, full body, ripe tannin, and a soft, plump personality." 90 Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate - December 2005
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| 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | .pdf version |
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"Offers sweet red and black currant fruit, along with notions of licorice, earth, and underbrush. Already drinkable, it promises to age nicely for 10-12 years." 90 Points Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate
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"Sweet, expressive aromas of plum, currant, loam and tobacco. Supple and fat but dry, with good flavor intensity. Finishes with substantial broad, dusty tannins." 89 Points Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar
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"It has the rich, seamless density of a young Cos d'Estournel. The black extract offers fineness rather than rough edges, the finish lifted by peppery spice. Cleanly made, and ready for grilled sirloin; drink now or 2010-2012." 91 points Wine and Spirits
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| 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | .pdf version |
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| | Very Good.
"Exhibits a more saturated ruby/purple color along with a big, dense bouquet of earth, licorice, black currants, and forest floor. Full-bodied and rich, it requires another 1-2 years of cellaring. It should last for 10-12 years, possibly longer." 89 points Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate
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"Classic and clean aroma. Well structured, with enough fruit to balance the huge grippy tannins and alcohol. Long, aromatic finish." Decanter
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"Red plums and spice on the nose. Rounded, ripe, and dense with chocolaty tannins, and great texture." Sante Magazine
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"Attractive, intense and deep, promising block chocolate and cherries and nuts. A dense, vigorous young wine with firm acidity and well-judged tannin." The World of Fine Wine
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| 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | .pdf version |
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| | "Montelena’s 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa exhibits plenty of sweet black currant fruit along with bright notes of black cherries, minerals and dried herbs. The addition of 25% Merlot from the estate’s vineyard softened the wine and gave it more texture as well as charm. It will be delicious upon release, and drink well for 10-12 years." Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate
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| 1999 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga Cuvee | .pdf version |
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| | "The sweet nose of black cherries and currants is followed by a medium-bodied red displaying notions of earth, licorice, tobacco, and spice. It is a supple-textured, delicious Cabernet to enjoy over the next 10-12 years." Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate
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"Concentrated fruit with good complex flavors; drinks well now and can age 10 years." Beverage Dynamics - October 1, 2003
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"Chateau Montelena has been a famed winery for decades; we found its Cabernet powerful and almost thick with fruit. Like a Cabernet from our youth. Explosive and memorable." Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher - Wall Street Journal - November 7, 2003
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| 1998 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga Cuvee | .pdf version |
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| | "It exhibits a dark plum/purple color in addition to dense, sweet black currant aromas, soft tannin, and fat, creamy, cassis flavors with hints of tobacco, spice box, and dried herbs. Drink this delicious Cabernet over the next decade." Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate
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