HotelCalistoga · Napa4.7 · 67
Chateau de Vie
Lavender borders the pool deck, and breakfast includes produce grown on-site.
Wine LoversRomantic Getaways
★★★1.0 mi
Calistoga · Napa Valley · Calistoga
Chateau Montelena
The 1973 Chardonnay that won the Judgment of Paris came from this stone Chateau.
4.4(658)
Known forCabernetChardonnayHistoric EstateLegacy in the GlassPicnic AreaVineyard Tour & Tasting
About Chateau Montelena
Chateau Montelena is renowned for its rich history and commitment to innovation in winemaking, famously known for its pivotal role in the Judgment of Paris. With a legacy spanning over 14 decades, the winery emphasizes capturing the unique characteristics of each vintage while honoring its terroir. Visitors can expect a focus on quality and creativity, with a philosophy that blends modern technology with traditional craftsmanship.
Why Visit Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Collection pours four vintages of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon side by side, showing how the same vineyard changes with each season. Explore Ageability goes further, focusing on how classically-styled wines from the cellar continue to evolve after years in bottle.
- 1973 Chardonnay won the Judgment of Paris in 1976
- The Montelena Estate Collection ($125) compares four Cabernet vintages
- Explore Ageability ($95) pours older vintages from the cellar
- Estate Vineyard featured on the Vineyard Tour & Tasting ($110)
- Legacy in the Glass ($300) includes library wines with cheese and charcuterie
The Setting
The historic Chateau, built from stone, anchors the property at 1429 Tubbs Lane in Calistoga. Inside, A Taste of Montelena seats guests at a communal bar where current releases are poured. The Estate Vineyard, one of the sources for the winery's Cabernet Sauvignon, spreads across the property and is explored on the Vineyard Tour & Tasting.
The Tasting Experience
A Taste of Montelena ($65) is a seated experience at the communal bar inside the stone Chateau, pouring current release wines. The Montelena Estate Collection ($125) is semi-private and seated, starting with Napa Valley Chardonnay before moving through four Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vintages. Story Behind the Bottle ($75) is a semi-private seated bar experience that pairs current release selections with the narrative of the Judgment of Paris and the Barrett family's 14-decade legacy.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
A Taste of Montelena
$65Enjoy this seated experience at a communal bar inside our historic Chateau, celebrating our current release wines and the unique qualities within each bottle.
45 min
Story Behind the Bottle
$75This semi-private seated bar experience invites guests to journey through the Estate’s remarkable past and the legacy that reshaped the world of wine, enjoying a guided tasting of current release selections.
60 minReservation Required
Estate & Vineyard Tours
$85Explore Montelena’s historic grounds or scenic vineyard through two distinct tour and tasting options: the Estate Walking Tour & Tasting and the Vineyard Tour & Tasting.
90 minReservation Required
Explore Ageability
$95In this semi-private, seated experience, learn about the ageability of our classically-styled wines and how they will continue to evolve over time.
75 minReservation Required
Vineyard Tour & Tasting
$110Features an immersive trek through the Estate Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated growing sites.
90 minReservation Required
The Montelena Estate Collection
$125This semi-private, seated experience will begin with our Napa Valley Chardonnay followed by a comparative tasting of four Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vintages.
90 minReservation Required
Legacy in the Glass
$300Offers a privately hosted exploration of Chateau Montelena’s historic vineyards, iconic stone Chateau and select library wines, including artisanal cheese and charcuterie, specially made local chocolates, and a commemorative etched glass.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
$75$45$50
Wine list. (4)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay The 2023 vintage will be remembered as one of the best in the last decade. | Chardonnay | 2023 | $75 | |
2024 Potter Valley Riesling For fans of Montelena Riesling, this is one not to miss. | Riesling | 2024 | $45 | |
2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 marked the return of consistent warmth throughout the growing season. In short, there’s no mistaking these wines as anything other than Californian. | Sauvignon Blanc | 2024 | $50 |
2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay
The 2023 vintage will be remembered as one of the best in the last decade.
Chardonnay2023
2024 Potter Valley Riesling
For fans of Montelena Riesling, this is one not to miss.
Riesling2024
2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2024 marked the return of consistent warmth throughout the growing season. In short, there’s no mistaking these wines as anything other than Californian.
Sauvignon Blanc2024
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Golden Haven Spa LLC
Guests book couples mud baths in private rooms and some accommodations include geothermal hot springs on the patio.
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Chateau Montelena, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~47 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~50 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~50 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~50 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~52 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~56 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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