2002 Chateau Montelena 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Chateau Montelena
Price: $93.99
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California
Other Vintages: 2006 2005 2001
Drink By 2004
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, one of the most powerful Cabernets the Barretts have made, is reminiscent of the profound 1987. A blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc, it tips the scales at 14.3% alcohol. The wine has a sensational nose of sweet creme de cassis liqueur intermixed with notes of beef blood, licorice, and underbrush. Full-bodied and more flamboyant than the more structured, muscular 2001, the 2002 is fleshier with more glycerin and higher alcohol. This chewy ef...
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    Rating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>