Chateau Montelena
Winery · Napa County ·
Historic castle winery with landscaped gardens & daily tastings
Historic castle winery with landscaped gardens & daily tastings
"Famed for its pivotal chardonnay that helped shock French judges and bring international attention to Napa Valley 50 years ago, Chateau Montelena is presented as part of Calistoga’s storied winemaking legacy." - Justin Goldman
"I recall Chateau Montelena as the winery whose chardonnay famously beat Burgundy in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, a defining moment that helped put California winemaking on the map." - Justin Goldman
"A historic winery founded in the late 1800s that offers reserve tastings and guided tours, with some limited walk-in availability; it’s known for its heritage, carefully curated wine flights, and scenic tasting spaces." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A nearby wine producer noted for a zippy chardonnay often recommended as a pairing." - Kristin Braswell
"Home of the Chardonnay that defeated the best of France at the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris, Chateau Montelena remains a benchmark producer. The Chardonnay is as energetic and age-worthy as ever, and there's so much more here, including phenomenal Cabernets and Zinfandels, gorgeous grounds, and the 19th-century chateau itself." - Food & Wine Editors