Reviews & Ratings

2008 Monticello Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon "Jefferson Cuvee"

Winery: Monticello Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Jefferson Cuvee"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, & 10% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $38

Cases produced: 3,250

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: October 2, 2011

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet blend from Monticello is a lot of wine for the money. It was one of our top scorers in our recent blind tasting. It opens with a peppermint and black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and suave. The flavor profile is a tasty mild plum with notes of cinnamon and holiday spices. The finish is dry and its mild tannins are friendly. The panel suggested drinking this wine which shows nice finesse, in the near term with a beef wellington or sesame encrusted seared tuna. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This wine has a deep and vibrant magenta hue that persists to the edge of the glass. The aromas are very inviting, enticing with tones of dark berry fruits, chocolate and smoky coffee. On the palate, the wine makes a bold entrance which is reaffirmed by a strong personality at its core. The mid-palate is big and the wine is nicely framed with chewy tannins that will allow this wine to age gracefully well into the next decade. The finish is long and lingering, this wine will reward the patient decanter. – Chris Corley, Winemaker

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