Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009 (750ml) 1988 raisins and dates

raisins and dates

A retaste of the flagship wine

This is a beauty of haute couture from Pessac-Leognan

as they have never been a very big operation

Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009 (750ml) 1988 raisins and datesMontelenas 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate wraps around the palate with serious depth. Even with all of its intensity, the 2009 has a silkiness that makes it incredibly delicious at this early stage. Red berries, flowers, tobacco and sweet herbs all flesh out on the generous, radiant finish. While many 2009s are a bit tight today, Montelenas 2009 Estate is showing very nicely, although it is keeping some cards close to the vest. I imagine the 2009 will