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The Top 12 Wines for Valentine’s Day

January 27, 2021

Town & Country selected Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017 and Tenuta Luce Lucente 2018 in the publication’s annual list of Valentine’s Day wine recommendations. Writers Lauren Hubbard and Sam […]

Gifts for the Gastronome

November 16, 2020

JustLuxe included Chateau Montelena in an online gift guide for the gourmand in your life. The piece shares background on the historic estate and its place in pop culture following […]

Got a Pod of High-Rollers? Napa is Ready for You

September 24, 2020

Wine & Whiskey Globe has highlighted Chateau Montelena’s partnership with Calistoga Ranch in a dedicated story about their once-in-a-lifetime tasting offerings that safely bring the best of wine country to […]

Can Dry Farming Help Make U.S. Vineyards More Sustainable?

September 24, 2020

Martha Stewart Living highlighted Chateau Montelena and Winemaker Matt Crafton’s ongoing sustainability efforts in a story focused on dry farming. Until the 1970’s when irrigation became popular, dry farming was […]

Wine Press – What Wine To Drink During The Greatest Sports Season Ever

September 23, 2020

MassLive published a story recommending wines to sip on during football season, including Chateau Montelena Chardonnay. In the spirit of competition, Montelena is suggested because of its infamous 1976 blind […]

Where To Stay

September 2, 2020

Hemispheres, the in-flight magazine for United Airlines, included Chateau Montelena in a piece showcasing the winery’s partnership with Calistoga Ranch. Chateau Montelena and Calistoga Ranch developed a menu of exclusive tasting […]

Ultra-Private Napa Valley Experiences

September 1, 2020

Visit Napa Valley included Chateau Montelena in a piece showcasing the winery’s partnership with Calistoga Ranch. Chateau Montelena and Calistoga Ranch developed a menu of exclusive tasting experiences that enable guests […]

Great Gifts for Dads Everywhere

June 11, 2020

Texas Lifestyle Magazine features Chateau Montelena wines as a great gift for for your special man that is guaranteed to please even those who say they’ve already got it all. […]

Make mom feel extra special this Mother’s Day with the 2020 ultimate gift guide

May 7, 2020

Medium has published a comprehensive Mother’s Day gift guide list, including the Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017. The write up describes the tasting notes, featuring “citrus and floral on […]

Your Pandemic Movie Watching Is About To Get a Little Tipsy

March 30, 2020

Forbes contributor Lana Bortolot has pivoted from a traditional wine column in favor of sharing some of her favorite wine-related movies to hunker down with during quarantine, and – of […]

Hooray for Chardonnay: A Global Guide to the World’s Best Bottles

March 9, 2020

Wine Enthusiast included Chateau Montelena in an article that explores some of the greatest expressions of Chardonnay in the world. The Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay is noted as one […]

How to pair Wine and Cheese Like an Expert

February 25, 2020

Food & Wine contributor Jonathan Cristaldi asked several industry experts to share their favorite wine & cheese pairing, and also offer tips to help readers pick their own winning combinations […]

The Best Bottles of Wine and Champagne to Bring to Any Holiday Party

December 24, 2019

Men’s Journal included Chateau Montelena in a story, “The Best Bottles of Wine and Champagne to Bring to Any Holiday Party.”  The article includes Chateau Montelena’s 2017 Napa Valley Chardonnay noting how […]