Forbes’ latest holiday gift guide, specifically developed for true wine lovers, featured Chateau Montelena 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The writer points out that the winery is approaching almost 40 vintages of this hallmark wine, which is a fun fact to keep in mind. There are a lot of terrific comments about the wine in this piece, including how it “demonstrates the juxtaposition of a warm vintage with refined winemaking, illustrating elegant tension.” A wine with outstanding aging potential, it offers “Notes of fresh and dried black and red fruit, warm baking spice, dried savory herbs and roses, leather cigar box, and roasted espresso beans leap from the glass.” Read the rest of the write up HERE
