Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

NOSE
Driven by dark fruit, predominantly blackberry and cassis, the aromas are rich and intense. They are closely followed by spicy clove and vanilla before slowly yielding to pipe tobacco and a touch of caramel.

PALATE
The concentration and power here are evident from the first sip; but that vibrancy is driven more by density rather than rusticity. Moreover, the tannins are quite supple and dance between elevating the subtle streak of minerality that flows through the midpalate and foiling the acid that slices through the body of the wine with zest and freshness.

FINISH
Strawberry jam and cranberry sauce highlight the transition to the finish and apex as the breadth of the wine expands. Here the tannins are more sandy, but they are a fine contrast to the soft, sweet fruit, expressing now as cola, graphite and black cherry.