It seems to me the 1989 is closer to the 1959
000 cases) will disprove all the naysayers about how bad the vintage was in the North Coast
almost New World style of wine has lost some of its ostentatiousness
it requires 3-4 years of cellaring and should evolve gracefully for three decades
it will continue blossoming for several more years and offer a drinking window extending from 2013 to 2026
Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 1999 (750ml) 1985 It seems to me theThere are 10,200 cases of the remarkable 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. 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