EMBRACED IN THE HEART WITHIN NAPA VALLEY STANDS, CHATEAU MONTELENA, A TIME-HONORED WINERY BEARING A STORIED HISTORY.

Founded in the mid 19th century, Chateau Montelena gradually established recognition for its distinguished wines. Most notably, the winery's Chardonnay secured international attention in the now-legendary 1976 Paris tasting, ranking California wines to the world map. Today, Chateau Montelena remains a icon for wine lovers, providing pilgrims an un