Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 1995 (750ml) tb tannic wine has a compelling

tannic wine has a compelling nose of cassis

with raspberry and cherry flavors

this 2002 has not yet hit full maturity

it retains its deep color

Shows plenty of grip

Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 1995 (750ml) tb tannic wine has a compellingAt the winery, I rated the 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate one point below what I gave it in the blind tasting. Nevertheless, my notes on both tastings are nearly identical. This is another winery where the 1995 may be as strong as the 1994. The color is an opaque purple. The wine is full bodied and powerful, with classic notes of cassis intermixed with loamy soil scents, underbrush, and spice. There is massive body and elevated, but sweet tannin that