2006 Chateau Montelena Riesling Potter Valley
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Perhaps the biggest wine under the radar at the venerable Chateau Montelena is their dry, crisp Riesling. I thought the 2006 tasted of under-ripe apricots, gorgeous hints of quince, and other stone fruits. Relatively dry, fresh, and lively, this is a light to medium-bodied, pure Riesling that makes a nice aperitif. Drink it before the end of 2008.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale, bright yellow. Apricot and peach liqueur aromas show a syrupy side yet remain fresh. Dense, sappy and high-toned, with the apricot and peach liqueur qualities carrying through on the palate. This one actually tastes sweeter than its 5.6 grams per liter would suggest.
About the producer
Chateau Montelena is a historic Napa Valley estate that rose to global fame after its 1973 Chardonnay won the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Renowned for both its Chardonnay and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery continues to produce elegant, age-worthy wines with a legacy of excellence.