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Product Notes
Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel wine is a delightfully complex Californian wine. It boasts an impressive ruby red colour, exuding rich aromas of juicy red berries, pepper and spice, underlined by subtle hints of earthy tones and oak. On the palate, this Zinfandel reveals flavours of ripe black fruit, balanced by harmonious, velvety tannins and a unique freshness - a testament to its Napa Valley origin. Its robust body, complexity and long finish make it the perfect accompaniment for robust meat dishes, ensuring a truly indulgent dining experience. A must-try for wine enthusiasts seeking an enchanting and memorable taste journey.
Tasting Notes
NOSE - Brimming with fresh fruit, the aromas are dominated by ripe raspberry and cranberry, leaning southern Italian in style at first. However, after a few minutes, the Zinfandel component becomes more prominent and robust as blackberry jam, hoisin, and savory herbs appear, lending some allure as well as familiarity. It’s the nexus of these disparate, yet harmonious red and dark fruit characteristics that’s emblematic of Montelena wines and our Calistoga vineyard. PALATE - The elegance of 2018 comes through immediately on the palate. Laser-focused acidity and strawberry slowly merge with sweet baking spices, dried cherry and earth. The tannins are soft enough to balance the acidity without overwhelming the steady stream of candied fruit. Medium-bodied, the weight of the wine adds depth without the need for extended aging FINISH - As the fruit subsides, the brambly nature of Zinfandel comes to the forefront; first as mint and then as black pepper and tea. The tannins here are more chalky, almost chewy, and complement the subtle notes of smoke and pipe tobacco exceedingly well.