Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 750ml

The nose opens with big black cherry, currants, and plum spice cake notes. Underpinning all that fruit are layers of smoke, anise, and very subtle oak tones. The palate entry is soft and round, but builds quickly with loads of fine velvety tannin, huge black cherry and red fruits that persist through to a rich finish layered with spice.