Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions honey and hazelnut complicated by

honey and hazelnut complicated by suggestions of roasted herbs

it was labeled as their traditional Chateauneuf du Pape up until 2005

Cristal is often accessible young

Here too plenty of patience will be required

Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions honey and hazelnut complicated byGood deep red. Red berries, pungent herbs, menthol and cedary oak on the nose. Brisk and tightly wound, with edgy flavors of cherry syrup and rhubarb. The tannins are a bit dry but hit the palate late, allowing the red fruit flavors to express themselves on the back. Shows a slight overripe underripe character but I would not be at all surprised if this wine came into better harmony with another year or two of bottle aging. Stephen Tanzer