161 results for "2003 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate" between $0 and $1500

JJ Buckley Fine Wines

$79

"The 2000 vintage was long and slow. We had forecast a small crop for the Cabernet and it came in even lighter than expected. The Merlot was also a much lighter crop than average. Mediocre vine growth in 1999 resulted in fewer buds than needed for a normal sized crop, and combined with cluster loss from windy heat in June made for a bleak year. Vintage Weather: Cool. Average rainfall. Growing season dominated by cool weather with spikes of intense heat in June. Cluster loss from windy heat in June...

The inky purple 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers up abundant quantities of sweet earth/loamy soil notes intermixed with black cherry and blackcurrant fruit as well as a floral characteristic. There is superb fruit concentration in addition to a heady blueberry/blackberry component in this effort. Again, these wines need plenty of time to reveal all their attributes, but at the moment, I would be hard pressed to say it’s better than the 2003 or 2002. It should be ready to drink in about five...

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ShopRite Liquors Lincoln Park

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Marked by herb, sage and loamy, earthy dried currant and berry fruit thats intense and concentrated, but also quite dry and tannic, even bitter Needs time Best from 2009 through 2013 Tasted twice, with consistent notes 8,200 cases made -JLThe inky purple 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers up abundant quantities of sweet earth/loamy soil notes intermixed with black cherry and blackcurrant fruit as well as a floral characteristic There is superb fruit concentration in addition to a heady blueberry/blackberry component in this effort Again, these wines need plenty of time to reveal all their attributes, but at the moment, I would be hard pressed to say it's better than the 2003 or 2002 It should be ready to drink in about five years and last for 25 or more Wine California Still Wine

Good deep ruby-red. Complex aromas of currant, licorice, graphite, bitter chocolate, smoked meat, tobacco and brown spices. Began juicy, penetrating and quite youthfully unevolved, but aeration brought a suppler, rounder texture and more generosity to this impressively structured wine. Complicating notes of bitter cherry, menthol and minerals. This will require a good eight to ten years of aging but the substantial tannins are sweet and lush. Very long, pure and powerful on the finish.

Hudson Wine Market

$115

The flagship wine, the 2005 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate displays a lovely perfume of fresh herbs, loamy soil, black cherries, and black currants. Spicy and very Bordeaux-like in this vintage, with high tannins, a cool climate freshness, and a leaner personality than is found in riper vintages, it will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring, and should drink well for two decades or more. Robert Parker 91 points (Dec 2008)

winemaker's notes: Dark and powerful in the glass with great density and saturation, this wine grabs your attention from the first glance. Luscious and rich on the nose with great depth, we find top notes of violets, cassis, and rich dark cherry, all riding over a base of warm leather, cocoa, wet stone and molasses. The palate opens with red raspberry and blackcurrants before building to mouth-filling ripe cherry, a beautiful acid balance, and round rich velvety tannins. The incredible intensity...

93-95 points Robert Parker: "The powerful, concentrated 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (14.3% alcohol) exhibits aromas of black currant jam, tar, smoke, and forest floor. This opulent, rich 2003, while less flamboyant than the extroverted 2002, is deep, chewy, pure, and well-delineated. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025+." (12/05) 91(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright ruby-red. Sweet aromas of black cherry, flowers, menthol and creosote. Supple, sweet and fine-grained,...

"While the 2002, which was quite extroverted right before bottling, has shut down, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is still open-knit, although I suspect it will probably close down as well. It exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color along with a sweet, spicy nose of black currants, licorice, herbs, and damp earth. Rich and concentrated, it is the most accessible, and possibly the most elegant and French-oriented of the Cabernets produced between 2002 and 2004. This top-notch effort should be cellared...

Vintage: 2002. Appellation: Napa Valley. Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottle Size: 750mL. Region: California. Country: United States. Stock Status In-Stock.

“This wine has a deep, dark color revealing its concentration and extract. Its room-filling fragrance is the pure essence of Cabernet, with ripe cassis and black cherry fruit and the signature earthiness of The Montelena Estate’s complex soils. On the palate the wine is full and warm with ripe fruit flavors and layer upon layer of complexity. A velvety-soft texture is framed by a stylish tannic grip, ensuring drinking pleasure now and for many years to come. Bo Barrett, Winemaker.” 95 Points, Robert...

Winemaker's Notes From start to finish, the 2003 growing season in our Estate Cabernet vineyards was a fine one. A warm March evolved into a rainy month of April, setting the stage for excellent vine health and growth later into the year. This is an especially important factor in the ''heart'' of the Montelena Estate Cabernet vineyard because these blocks possess very well drained soils. Our older Estate vines don't naturally produce very much fruit, so a little extra water early on can be quite...