Made of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, this stunning Estate Cabernet comes from 100% estate vineyards at Montelena, and is their flagship wine. We tasted and loved the purity of fruit in this wine, as well as its sleekness, smooth tannins and multiple complexities. Black, purpley fruits on ... more

Established in 1882, Chateau Montelena is one of the most historic wine properties in California. Today Chateau Montelena is family owned and managed by the Barrett family. In the late 1960's, under the leadership of Jim Barrett, the vineyard was revitalized, and the Chateau outfitted with modern winemaking equipment. He ... more

Tasted and loved by our staff, this small production Zin is made from 100% estate fruit at Chateau Montelena, some vines were planted in 1972. This reminded us of how Zinfandel used to be... balanced and smooth with sultry, but not overly heavy black fruit flavors and gentle acidity. Look ... more

Aged for 18 months in French oak, this is Montelena's flagship wine. Luscious and rich on the nose with great depth, look for violets, cassis, dark cherry, warm leather, cocoa, wet stone and molasses notes. The palate opens with red raspberry and blackcurrants before building to mouth-filling ripe cherry, a ... more

Chateau Montelena's rich history began on a chilly Fall morning when Alfred L. Tubbs spaded over and inspected the soil where he thought of planting estate vineyards. He had heard the Napa Valley was the best place to grow grapes in California. A deal was struck, and in January of ... more

Montelena Chardonnay is elegant, well balanced and precise with aromas of orange blossom, citrus rind, white peach and apricot. Layers of tropical pineapple, melon, green apple and starfruit in the mouth lead to toasted hazelnuts and vanilla on the finish with a clean, soft, yet full-bodied palate. Serve with buttery ... more