98 points Robert Parker: "Opaque purple-colored with a dense, chewy, full-bodied personality, it displays abundant cassis, mineral, and earth notes. This brilliantly made, super-concentrated, pure, blockbuster possesses sweet tannin as well as a terrific finish. Having added additional weight since last year, this sumptuous, multilayered, profoundly concentrated Cabernet contains 14% alcohol. It is a candidate for 25-30 years of longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2030. (Dec 2000)"
98 points International Wine Report: "The 1997 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Chateau Montelena is absolutely stunning. Complex and layered, this is intense, with mouth-watering black currant, blackberry, tar, pain grille, and some subtle bell pepper that all works extreamly well and becomes harmonious in the glass. Finishes long and supple, a truly amazing wine in every aspect."
98 points International Wine Report: "The 1997 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Chateau Montelena is absolutely stunning. Complex and layered, this is intense, with mouth-watering black currant, blackberry, tar, pain grille, and some subtle bell pepper that all works extreamly well and becomes harmonious in the glass. Finishes long and supple, a truly amazing wine in every aspect."
| Product SKU | 13806 |
| Producer | Montelena |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 1997 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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