Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14.2%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2037), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2043.
The ‘16 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 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 2016 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon should suggest cassis, blackberry and plum, with cedar and herbs. Expect a broad, composed palate, substantial tannins framing the ripe fruit and acidity maintaining definition. Its peak period lasts through 2037, while the full drinking range reaches 2043. The finish should be persistent and savory, with dark berries, spice and a fine earthy trace.
The 2016 vintage
Chateau Montelena's 2016 wine comes from Calistoga, United States.
About Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena's wine comes from Calistoga, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Prime rib with au jus and Yorkshire pudding
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Duck breast with cherry and Cognac sauce
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted Sonoma lamb with herbed breadcrumbs
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016?
The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is from Calistoga, United States.
When should The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2037. 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 2016?
Pair this wine with Prime rib with au jus and Yorkshire pudding; Duck breast with cherry and Cognac sauce; or Roasted Sonoma lamb with herbed breadcrumbs.