Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
2013
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2029.
The ‘13 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Calistoga, 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
Chateau Montelena's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon should show cassis, black cherry and plum, with a cedar accent. Calistoga fruit is expected to feel ample and mature, softened tannins giving way to a fresh seam of acidity. The projected peak of 2018 to 2023 has passed, while the drinking range lasts through 2029. For a sound bottle, the finish may be mellow, carrying dried fruit, spice and a restrained earthy note.
The 2013 vintage
Chateau Montelena's 2013 wine comes from Calistoga, United States.
About Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena's wine comes from Calistoga, 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 balanced 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 2013?
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is from Calistoga, United States.
When should The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2023. 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 2013?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.