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: 2017-2029.93+ -Antonio Galloni