A few Chateau Montelena's

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1998 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley.
That was a mouthful of a title. Elegant nose, almost Bordeaux like except for the slightly higher oak. Nice dark fruits, not overpowering, good balance, restrained and elegant, and a good amount of acidity and bit of earth. $125

2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley.
Definitely a bigger wine so the vintage difference shows big. Deep purple color, nice nose of of dark berries. On palate, much denser, fuller fruit, fuller bodied but still a decent balance. Longer finish but still not tremendous. I enjoyed both. $125.

2003 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon
I was worried about the vintage but again not a bad wine. Nice dense purple color with a good red/dark fruit nose and a hint of herbs(nice ones) Medium to full bodied, softer but still with tannins. Good balance and nice acidity (price?)