1 dozen bottles per lot
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Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon--Vintage 1997
Napa Valley
In original carton
Bo Barrett feels the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is one of the greatest wines Montelena has made. It does appear to be a remarkable offering, with over 14 alcohol, an opaque black/purple color, a sensational creme de cassis-like richness, extraordinary purity, remarkable fruit intensity, and gobs of glycerin and extract. Like many of the finest 1997s, it will be sexy to drink at a young age, and while it does possess a high tannin level, they are extremely ripe and well-integrated. The 1997 should prove uncommonly accessible when released, but will easily last 20-30 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 120, 12/23/98
1 dozen bottles per lot
Napa Valley
In original carton
Bo Barrett feels the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is one of the greatest wines Montelena has made. It does appear to be a remarkable offering, with over 14 alcohol, an opaque black/purple color, a sensational creme de cassis-like richness, extraordinary purity, remarkable fruit intensity, and gobs of glycerin and extract. Like many of the finest 1997s, it will be sexy to drink at a young age, and while it does possess a high tannin level, they are extremely ripe and well-integrated. The 1997 should prove uncommonly accessible when released, but will easily last 20-30 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 120, 12/23/98
1 dozen bottles per lot