Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2014 brand_Bar Dog blended with ice

blended with ice

and long finish

orange zest and roasted coffee bean alongside grainy

The earlier than normal bud break and mostly moderate temperatures of spring and summer allowed our Sauvignon Blanc grapes to ripen slow and steady

the wine is fermented dry over 4 months at very low temperatures

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2014 brand_Bar Dog blended with iceThe interplay of cassis, vanilla, and black cherry are quite complementary yet also dynamic; shifting to fresh blueberry with a hint of tobacco. These, in turn, are buttressed by dark chocolate, mocha, and a slight suggestion of sweet oak. Silky, fine grain tannins vie with vibrant acidity that slowly exposes the rich, ripe raspberry and blackberry notes that dominate the mid palate. While the fruit is lush and mouth coating, some patience will unveil