California Classics Fifty Years On
July 27, 2022
Wine-Searcher contributor W. Blake Gray reflected on a comprehensive ’72 tasting event of California greats, which prominently highlighted Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay. He starts by explaining how 1972 was […]
What did Biden Drink During his Korea Visit?
June 27, 2022
Vino Joy News, which reports on everything related to China’s wine market, highlighted the three wines that President Biden tasted during his visit to South Korea Last month, including Chateau […]
Fortune Favors Chateau Montelena
June 6, 2022
Chateau Montelena is celebrating 50 years under the Barrett family’s ownership. In commemoration of the golden anniversary, the winery made a special 2020 vintage of its flagship chardonnay—crafted as a […]
Forbes calls out Chateau Montelena as “An American Icon”
May 13, 2022
Writer Brian Freedman had the pleasure of attending a 2 hour Zoom call and tasting with Bo Barrett, owner of Chateau Montelena and Matt Crafton, the winemaker. He noted “Chateau […]
Wine Icon Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena Co-Hosts Wine Dinner
April 22, 2022
Bob McGinn of Sarasota Magazine recounts a recent wine dinner at MichaelsWine Cellar, in Sarasota Florida. He notes that rarely at wine dinners do you get to meet someone from […]
