93-95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '04 Ch Montelena Estate Cabernets offers up abundant quantities of sweet earth/loamy soil notes intermixed with black cherry and blackcurrant fruit.
Charbroiled cheeseburger
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with the beefy, savory flavors of a burger.
Tender beef steak
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, tender filet mignon.
Burger with melted cheese
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins and dark fruit complement the rich beef and cheese flavors.
Spicy beef chili
Cabernet Sauvignon's tannins and dark fruit balance the meatiness and spice.
Texas style burger
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the beef and rich flavors of the burger.
Tender beef steak
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, tender filet mignon.