CH MONTELENA CH 15 Bottle:1 black olive and herb varietal

black olive and herb varietal expression

Best served at slightly below cellar temperature

and fallen apple with a lean

and citrus with an herbaceous underbelly

blending for the Quimera takes place early on in the winemaking process

CH MONTELENA CH 15 Bottle:1 black olive and herb varietalThis wine's nose is classic Napa Valley, filled with juicy blackberries, rich cocoa, and cassis. After a few moments, dried cherry and a touch of tobacco come into focus along with some wispy notes of fresh violets. Density and concentration sum up the palate nicely as tight grained tannin is interwoven among layers of fresh raspberry, mint, and hazelnut. These notes slowly transition to a subtle richness of molasses and fig thats almost chewy enough