Food Match: Pasta in Bolognese sauce
age-worthy Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon deserves a solid 5-7 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form
it opens with inviting aromas of white peach
pink grapefruit granita
Splash it in a decanter about 15 minutes before serving in all-purpose stems at 45 degrees and two thoughts immediately come to mind: (a) this wine is delicious
Chateau Montelena - Zinfandel Napa Valley The Montelena Estate 2001 (750ml) Pouilly-Fume Food Match: Pasta in BologneseCritical Acclaim 90 points Robert Parker The 2001 Zinfandel, which includes a bit of Petite Sirah in the blend, possesses a plum ruby color, medium to full body, and sweet aromas of peppery black cherry fruit, kirsch liqueur, and notions of old oak as well as incense. (RP) Wine Spectator Cedary, with very good intensity to raspberry, currant and plum flavors, framed by tart structure, toasty oak and earthiness.