Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2015-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2035.
The ‘09 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 is from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon should open with blackcurrant, dark cherry and cedar, joined by a faint herbal note. The 2009 Montelena Estate is expected to feel composed and mature, with still-present tannins giving shape to the fruit and acidity lending a clean line through the palate. Its listed peak runs through 2028 within a horizon to 2035; the finish should carry cassis into savory spice and a gentle earthy note.
The 2009 vintage
Chateau Montelena's 2009 wine comes from Napa Valley, United States.
About Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena's wine comes from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009?
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 is from Napa Valley, United States.
When should The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2013-2035. Within that arc, the peak window is 2015-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.