Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2021

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Chateau Montelena's 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is handcrafted from the Montelena estate along with prime neighboring vineyards in the northern end of Napa Valley, around Calistoga near the Napa River. These sites were chosen for their distinctive alluvium soil, which lends the wine a complex, concentrated character with an earthy undertone, while a touch of Merlot adds softness and allows for a shorter aging process and earlier release. It pours a deep ruby color, with aromas of berry, cedar, licorice, and classic Cabernet notes joined by pomegranate, plum, and dried blackberry, along with hints of oak, potpourri, and black pepper. Bright fruit and tannins are balanced by refreshing mint and graphite, leading to a finish accented by earthy tones. It's a serious, site-driven Napa Cabernet that pairs beautifully with beef, lamb, venison, smoked meats, red berries, and chocolate desserts.