The Corkscrew Concierge included Chateau Montelena in a holiday inspired post, “Great Napa Cab to Gift This Season.” The writer selected the always stunning Chateau Montelena 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon as one of the top picks, offering a thoughtful personal anecdote about why this varietal is her favorite from the winery, “I still remember a few years ago pulling a 1996 Cab out of the cellar, drinking it over the course of several hours, and just being wowed at the greatness from beginning to end.” She continues by describing the current 2015 vintage with “amazingly vibrant dark fruit alongside mocha, leather, cedar, and spice. Rich and full-bodied with approachable tannins that soften up with some time in the decanter. As always, a pleasurable sip.” As she rightfully notes, this is terrific now but is a great option to hold in the cellar for years to come. Read the full write up HERE
