Chateau Montelena is one of the most celebrated wineries in Napa Valley. In 1976 at the Paris tasting, Chateau Montelena helped to put California at the forefront of the wine world with their Chardonnay. They have been pioneers in sustainability for over 40 years, with a solar powered winery, eco-friendly barrel caves, fish friendly farming and a Napa Green certified winery.
Producing a Classic styled wine using sun-ripe California grapes, their vineyards are naturally low-yielding because of their rocky soil. Chateau Montelena wines are handcrafted in the cellar. Their wines express the fruit from which they are made and the vintage in which they are grown. The winemakers are always chasing for balance with their wines.
The Barrett dream - start with their famous Chardonnay followed for four estate Cabernet Sauvignon. tasting take 90 minutes.
Current release by appointment - Its a semi-private experience, offering a flight of 5 wines. duration of one hour.
Library Tasting - Enjoy exclusive wines, Vintages of Montelena classics, 60 minutes tasting.
Chateau Montelena Tasting Prices:
The Barrett dream - $90 per person.
Current release by appointment - $40 per person.
Library Tasting - $60 per person.
Vineyard Tour
Explore their vineyard and learn about the Climate topography, soils, farming practices. Availability dependent on weather and harvest season.
Estate Tour
Taste their current release wines while exploring a guided walking through the property, takes 90 min.
Chateau Montelena Wine Tour Prices:
Vineyard Tour - $60 per person.
Estate Tour - $50 per person.
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