1) 2009 5 Liter Chateau Montelena Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
This special 5 liter (7 bottles!) bottle of Chateau
Montelena Cabernet requires a party! Signed by
winemaker Bo Barrett, it's sure to be a hit when you
open it with friends.
"Montelena's 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
wraps around the palate with serious depth. Even
with all of its intensity, the 2009 has a silkiness that
makes it incredibly delicious at this early stage. Red
berries, flowers, tobacco and sweet herbs all flesh
out on the generous, radiant finish. While many
2009s are a bit tight today, Montelena's 2009 Estate
is showing very nicely, although it is keeping some
cards close to the vest. I imagine the 2009 will start
to enter its prime drinking window around age 8-10
and drink well for at least another decade beyond
that. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029." –Robert
Parker, December 2012; 93+/100
Chateau Montelena Cabernet signed by
winemaker Bo Barrett
Donated by: Michelle and Bob Fullerton
Value: $1,167.00
2) 1994 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello, Santa Cruz
Mountains, Central Coast, California
Medium ruby in the glass, this wine has an elegant,
poised nose of cedar, cherry, and earth aromas. In
the mouth it is bright and juicy with excellent
acidity and a clean, claret style that lets flavors
of cherry, cedar, and wet stones resonate like a
plucked guitar string. Beautifully, even musically
balanced, this wine resonates into a long, satisfying
finish. RP; 92/100
Donated by: Maureen and Stanley Moore
Value: $200
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