Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Montelena Estate 2019 (750ml) Emilia Full-bodied and dense

Full-bodied and dense

The 2020 Palmer is exceptional

but there's ample fruit

a gravelly dustiness hinting at its imminent textural feel

Hitting 13

Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Montelena Estate 2019 (750ml) Emilia Full-bodied and denseWinemaker Notes There is so much perfume in this wine: fresh flowers and lavender are bolstered by ripe plum, sandalwood and cherry compote. There's also an incredibly appealing note of Earl Grey or bergamot that lifts the entire aromatic profile. Lingering behind the fruit is where the action starts as black pepper, vanilla, crushed rock and soy are revealed with patience. The bright, zesty acidity of the vintage is immediately apparent as the fruit