Visiting Chateau Montelena
A must for wine lovers seeking excellence, the setting is one of the most peaceful in the Napa Valley – a stone castle carved into a hillside overlooking a Chinese garden and lake and vineyards reaching out to the base of Mt. St. Helena.
"Where to taste and tour" - Town and Country Travel
“Where to Sip” – Travel + Leisure
“Top Picks for Tasting” – Sacramento Bee
“Great Place to Develop a Crush on Grapes” –
USA Today
Note - the winery will be closed on the following dates:
January 26, 2010 - Closing at noon
January 27 - Closed for a private event
April 2 - Good Friday, closing at noon
April 4 - Easter Sunday
May 15 - Annual party for our Wine Club members
May 31 - Memorial Day
July 4 - Independence Day
September 6 - Labor Day
November 25 - Thanksgiving Day
December 25 - Christmas Day
January 1, 2011 - New Year's Day
Current Release Tasting - Offered Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - $20
Step into our celebrated Tasting Room, located on the top floor of the Chateau, to sample and purchase our current release wines. You will enjoy the insights and knowledge that each member of our Hospitality team brings to the experience.
No reservation required.
Two complimentary tastings are provided for each of our wine club members.
The Current Release Tasting features the Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Montelena Estate Zinfandel, and Potter Valley Riesling.
Library Wine Tasting - Daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - $40
A hallmark of a world-class winery is the age-worthiness of its wines. In this unique and extraordinary tasting experience, Chateau Montelena's long and distinguished history of producing wines worthy of cellaring is showcased in the wines we serve. Join us in the intimate Library Room, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and purchase wines not commonly available in the marketplace.
Reservations Required. Library Wine Tasting groups are limited to 6 people to preserve an intimate atmosphere, so pre-paid advance reservations are essential. Any cancellation request must be received at least 48 hours prior to the tasting to avoid forfeiture of the participation fee. All participants must be at least 21 years of age, and no minors may be present in the room during the tasting.
The Library Wine Tasting is offered daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Two complimentary Library Wine Tastings are provided for each active Futures, Choice, and Select CellarMaster membership.
The Library Wine Tasting features mature wines to include at least one Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, along with a range of other remarkable selections from our cellar. Because of limited availability, the combination of vintages and varieties often changes, but the lineup is always superb.
Bottle Shock: Behind the Scenes - Offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 9:45 a.m. - $40
The movie Bottle Shock tells the story of the famed 1976 Paris Tasting which put Napa Valley, and Chateau Montelena, on the world wine map. Come take a look behind the scenes to see where the scenes were filmed, discuss fact vs. fiction, learn about the actors and hear stories from the set while tasting the chardonnay that started it all! At the end of the tour, you'll take home your own Bottle Shock souvenir.
Behind the Scenes: Bottle Shock Tour is offered Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays at 9:45 a.m. and lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Reservations required. Bottle Shock Tours are limited to 10 people. All participants must be at least 21 years of age and no minors may be present for the tour. Any cancellation request must be received at least 48 hours prior to the tour to avoid forfeiture of participation fee.
Tasting Room Hours9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily
(except major holidays and the third Saturday in May)
The two picnic islands on Jade Lake are reserved for wine club member use.
