Chateau Montelena Tinto

Description

“This Chateau Montelena, born from a remarkable 50-year collaboration with the Napa Valley terroir, demonstrates that patience – and a good relationship with the earth – truly pays off in wine. Crafted from a predominantly 97% Cabernet Sauvignon blend, subtly spiced with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, enologist Matt Crafton has bottled the very best of the 2013 harvest – a year shaped by winter rains and a dry summer – resulting in a wine of exceptional body and texture. The influence of 30% new French oak lends a classic elegance and balance reminiscent of the Old World, with just a touch of the ripeness characteristic of the New World. Seriously, this would pair beautifully with a substantial steak and a long, lingering dinner.”