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93 points Wine Spectator: "A surprise, showing plenty of ripe and exotic fruit for the vintage. Dark-ruby in color, with ripe plum and earth character. Full-bodied, with a long chocolate, berry finish. (JS)" (11/1997) 92 points James Suckling: "The 1979 vintage is a historical favorite of mine just because a number of pretty wines were made, such as Haut-Brion and Cos d’Estournel, and Bordeaux lovers completely forgot the year. Last night’s bottle was gorgeous still. It was so “clarety” as the British might say. It was fresh and crisp for a red with lo ...Read More »
Inventory: Main Warehouse
1979 Chateau Montelena "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 1979 Chateau Montelena "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (92RP, 90WS). Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "1978 was the first vintage for the Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. Medium to deep brick colored, the 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate opens with expressive black forest cake, dried black currants and dried mint with touches of lavender sachets, tar, licorice and black soil plus a waft of game. Medium-bodied, the palate offers lovely harmony and savory depth, with a solid frame of chewy tannins and well-judged freshness, finishing long and earthy. (LPB)" (02/2018)
This lot contains the following items:
1979 Chateau Montelena "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (qty: 2)
End Date: Feb 28 2019 11:00AM PT