Napa Valley Wineries
Chateau Montelena
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- Calistoga
- Napa Valley
- Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Petite Sirah
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Zinfandel
- Australia
- Australia
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- Bermuda
- Brazil
- Canada - Alberta
- Canada - British Columbia
- Canada - New Brunswick
- Canada - Ontario
- Canada - Quebec
- Caribbean
- Caribbean
- Colombia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Costa Rica
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Germany
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Japan
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Panama, Republic of
- Panama, Republic of
- Peru
- Peru
- Philippines
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
Wine Club Membership
Premiere Napa Valley Wines
- Certified Winery
- Certified Land
About Us
Chateau Montelena's tradition of excellence started in 1882 when California State Senator and San Francisco entrepreneur Alfred Tubbs founded the winery and set out to make world-class wines. In 1972, James Barrett, a real estate attorney from Los Angeles, purchased the property with the intent to revitalize Chateau Montelena. The winery gained international recognition with the Paris Tasting in 1976, and continues today with its handcrafted world-class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. After James' passing in 2013, his son Bo Barrett assumed leadership and the family-owned winery has remained true to its philosophy to "make the best. Period."
Our Makers' Stories
Location
Chateau Montelena
1429 Tubbs Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
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Winery Features
Tasting Experience
A must for wine lovers seeking excellence, the setting is one of the most peaceful in the Napa Valley - a stone castle carved into a hillside overlooking a Chinese garden and lake and vineyards reaching out to the base of Mt. St. Helena. Our Tasting Room is in the top floor of the Chateau, which was originally built as a barrel aging facility but remodeled into a residence in the 1950s after being purchased by the Frank family, emigrants from Hong Kong.
Unique Features
Virtual Tastings
Experience Chateau Montelena from the comforts of home with a virtual wine tasting. Connect with one of our live hosts for an appointment tailored to your personal wine preferences. Contact Sheri Bowen at sheri@montelena.com or 707-709-2350 for additional details and pricing.
- Virtual tastings available
- Tasting fee
- Tasting fee waived with wine purchase
- Seated tasting available
- Private tasting available
- Tasting bar
- Indoor tasting area
- Outdoor tasting area
- Historical landmark
- Unique architecture
- Gardens
- Art on display
- Romantic
- Sustainable practices