Chateau Montelena
Napa Valley, California
Taste an amazing Cabernet from the winery that topped the list at the historic Judgement of Paris and put California wine on the map
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Chateau Montelena
Cabernet Sauvignon
The history of Chateau Montelena speaks for itself. With a pedigree that sits above almost all other wineries in the Napa Valley, you can expect great things from this wine. The wine is crafted from Montelena estate and prime neighboring vineyards located in the northern end of the Napa Valley, in and around Calistoga, next to primary or secondary tributaries of the Napa River. More specifically, each site has been selected for just the right soils, which provide an earthy, complex, and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon. The fine tannins that come from the grapes and 16 months in oak bolster the spice flavors that lend to the wine's complexity—a delicious wine to drink now or cellar for a few years.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.ABOUT THIS WINE
Chateau Montelena
Cabernet Sauvignon
The history of Chateau Montelena speaks for itself. With a pedigree that sits above almost all other wineries in the Napa Valley, you can expect great things from this wine. The wine is crafted from Montelena estate and prime neighboring vineyards located in the northern end of the Napa Valley, in and around Calistoga, next to primary or secondary tributaries of the Napa River. More specifically, each site has been selected for just the right soils, which provide an earthy, complex, and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon. The fine tannins that come from the grapes and 16 months in oak bolster the spice flavors that lend to the wine's complexity—a delicious wine to drink now or cellar for a few years.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.
WINE REGION:
Napa Valley
Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.
WINE REGION
Napa Valley
Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Cheeseburger, Lamb Chops, Grilled Steak
Pairs well with…
Cheeseburger, Lamb Chops, Grilled Steak
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Cheeseburger, Lamb Chops, Grilled Steak
Pairs well with…
Cheeseburger, Lamb Chops, Grilled Steak
TASTING NOTES:
Chocolate
Raspberry
Fig
Beautifully vibrant notes of cocoa, raspberry jam, and fig highlight the fresh bouquet that settles down into spices and earth. The wine is viscous and concentrated while still showcasing the fruit and fine tannins. The finish is laser-focused and mineral-driven.
TASTING NOTES
Chocolate
Raspberry
Fig
Beautifully vibrant notes of cocoa, raspberry jam, and fig highlight the fresh bouquet that settles down into spices and earth. The wine is viscous and concentrated while still showcasing the fruit and fine tannins. The finish is laser-focused and mineral-driven.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena's history is one of the deepest and most storied in the Napa Valley and California. Founded in 1882 at the turn of the century, it was one of the largest wineries in the state, but prohibition put an end to Montelena's winemaking. In 1968 Jim Barrett fell in love with this exceptional property, blessed with a complex mix of soils, slopes, and biodiversity of wildlife and fauna. He had a dream of creating wine at the level of the great First Growths of Bordeaux and set about replanting the vineyard, outfitting the winery with modern equipment, and studying the processes necessary for farming and winemaking at the highest quality level. In 1976 Chateau Montelena put California at the forefront of the wine world in a grand tasting at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Paris. Four white Burgundies were tasted against six California Chardonnays. When the scores were tallied, the French Judges were convinced that the top-ranking white wine was one of their own. In fact, it was Chateau Montelena's 1973 Chardonnay, rated above all other wines. This seminal event has been memorialized in the book "The Judgment of Paris" by George Taber and the 2008 feature film Bottle Shock.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena's history is one of the deepest and most storied in the Napa Valley and California. Founded in 1882 at the turn of the century, it was one of the largest wineries in the state, but prohibition put an end to Montelena's winemaking. In 1968 Jim Barrett fell in love with this exceptional property, blessed with a complex mix of soils, slopes, and biodiversity of wildlife and fauna. He had a dream of creating wine at the level of the great First Growths of Bordeaux and set about replanting the vineyard, outfitting the winery with modern equipment, and studying the processes necessary for farming and winemaking at the highest quality level. In 1976 Chateau Montelena put California at the forefront of the wine world in a grand tasting at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Paris. Four white Burgundies were tasted against six California Chardonnays. When the scores were tallied, the French Judges were convinced that the top-ranking white wine was one of their own. In fact, it was Chateau Montelena's 1973 Chardonnay, rated above all other wines. This seminal event has been memorialized in the book "The Judgment of Paris" by George Taber and the 2008 feature film Bottle Shock.