Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions it was labeled as their

it was labeled as their traditional Chateauneuf du Pape up until 2005

Here too plenty of patience will be required

round and delicious middle weight flavors possess lovely complexity on the sappy and persistent finish

The 2014 Gattinara Molsino is shy and introverted in its first impression

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

Montelena, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions it was labeled as theirGood deep red. Red berries, pungent herbs, menthol and cedary oak on the nose. Brisk and tightly wound, with edgy flavors of cherry syrup and rhubarb. The tannins are a bit dry but hit the palate late, allowing the red fruit flavors to express themselves on the back. Shows a slight overripe underripe character but I would not be at all surprised if this wine came into better harmony with another year or two of bottle aging. Stephen Tanzer