Montelena Estate Cabernet 1994 1.5L Italy Very pure dark fruit and

Very pure dark fruit and mineral flavors are given added sex appeal by bitter chocolate and espresso nuances

massive yet elegant wine

wet gravel

but it will demand time in bottle

I have now tasted 16 vintages of this wine

Montelena Estate Cabernet 1994 1.5L Italy Very pure dark fruit and"This is a smooth, rich, dark and polished Montelena in short a grand wine with remarkable depth, richness and concentration. The purity of currant, mineral, black cherry and anise is deliciously focused and the tannins are ripe and supple, making this a very approachable wine, even at this stage." Wine Spectator, WS95, tasted 11 2004