2002 Chateau Montelena 'The Montelena Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon

"Popped and poured at the last minute to toast Jim Barrett who just passed away, the wine as expected is still young. With air, this earthy, fresh, cassis, spice and blackberry filled wine began to show its stuff. It is dense, full bodied, and packed with tannins, demanding at least 5-10 more years to soften and develop. There is a beautiful sensation of purity of fruit in the structured wine. 94 Points" - 94/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider