Where is the Chateau Montelena winery?

Chateau Montelena is located at the top of Napa Valley in Calistoga. Please allow at least 45 minutes from downtown Napa and two hours from San Francisco. The winery is open Thursday through Monday by appointment only 9:30am to 4pm, with the exception of select dates. Tasting appointments are secured by advance reservation.

Does Chateau Montelena have TCA?

In 2004 Chateau Montelena was subject to claims by James Laube of Wine Spectator that its wines were tainted by TCA. Following an independent laboratory test confirmation, Jim Barrett announced the measures taken to eliminate the presence of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole in the Montelena winery.

Is Chateau Montelena based on a true story?

A fictionalized version of Chateau Montelena’s historic victory was featured in the 2008 film Bottle Shock . In 1882, entrepreneur Alfred L. Tubbs bought 254 acres (103 ha) of land just north of Calistoga at the foot of Mount Saint Helena.

What happened to Chateau Montelena?

He planted vines, and by 1896 Chateau Montelena was the seventh largest winery in the Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon vines at Chateau Montelena. With the onset of Prohibition in the United States, winemaking ceased at the Chateau and in the period that followed Tubbs sold grapes but did not make wine.

Does Montelena paint with all the colors in the wines?

We’re not interested in recreating a specific flavor in our wines year after year, but capturing each unique season through the lens of our growing site. Our goal is to paint with all of the colors, with Montelena expressed in every vintage.

How do I contact Montelena customer service?

Unable to visit in person? Connect with us for a private virtual experience by calling 1.800.222.7288 or emailing [email protected]. **Effective August 6th, Napa County has mandated masks for all staff and guests indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

How do I join a Montelena estate tour?

To join us on the Estate, you must have a reservation or pickup confirmation, and all members of your party must be aged 21 years of age or older. Unable to visit in person? Connect with us for a private virtual experience by calling 1.800.222.7288 or emailing [email protected].