Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 2008 (750ml) Size:750ml 2003 and 2004 may be

2003 and 2004 may be the finest back-to-back vintages ever produced at Branaire

It shows tons of finesse and mid-palate generosity while maintaining a medium-bodied personality

As it does so

Elegant and gorgeous to drink now

- By Antonio Galloni on June 2026

Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - 2008 (750ml) Size:750ml 2003 and 2004 may beThe 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a gorgeous, mid weight wine laced with mint, cassis, sweet herbs and tobacco. It is an understated, gracious wine from start to finish. This is a relatively approachable vintage for the Estate. It shows tons of finesse and mid palate generosity while maintaining a medium bodied personality. Today it is quite young, although it is drinking well. Readers who prefer more tertiary notes will want to cellar the wine