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Some Exquisite Wines of Napa Valley

January 3, 2022

The South Florida Reporter included Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 in a story focused on prestige wines from Napa Valley. The article offers a brief history of the winery […]

Napa’s Storied Chateau Montelena Winery Emerges from a Difficult Year

June 9, 2021

The Houston Chronicle’s longtime wine columnist, Dale Robertson, had the pleasure of meeting Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton in person during a recent trip to Texas. As result of their […]

The Best Red Wines to Drink This Year

January 5, 2021

Departures selected Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 as one of the top red wines to seek out and enjoy this winter season when you’re looking for something special. While […]

The Stylish Gifts That the Most Sophisticated Hostess Will Appreciate

December 16, 2020

The Observer published a story dedicated to the best gifts to consider for the most stylish hostess, including Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. The writer explains the significance of […]

Premium Napa Valley Wines

December 8, 2020

The South Florida Reporter included Chateau Montelena in a story focused on benchmark producers in Napa Valley. Sharing some historical details on the property, writers Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr […]

Millennials Finally Thirsty for Wine

December 2, 2020

Wine-Searcher published a piece highlighting the surge of Generation Z and Millennials finally drinking more wine. The story includes insightful commentary from Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton about how the […]

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 […]

Wine 101: Napa Valley

November 5, 2020

In Vinepair’s latest Wine 101 podcast, they highlight Napa Valley, the most prominent wine region in the US. Chateau Montelena is discussed quite a bit, as Tasting Director Keith Beavers […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why You Should Restock Your Wine Cellar Right Now—And What You Should Stock It With

July 9, 2020

Worth featured Chateau Montelena in an article about restocking your depleted quarantine wine cellar. The writer interviewed Winemaker Matt Crafton for his recommendations on how to go about doing this. […]

An American Icon: Chateau Montelena

July 2, 2020

The Aspen Times featured Chateau Montelena in a feature story covering the history of the winery and includes an interview with Winemaker Matt Crafton. The piece highlights everything from the […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons

June 9, 2020

Forbes Magazine interviewed Chateau Montelena’s winemaker Matt Crafton on what makes Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon the best father’s day gift. Besides the wine’s ability to pair well with any father’s […]

Wine 101: Here’s how to decode those confusing labels

May 8, 2020

The Washington Post’s longtime wine columnist, Dave McIntyre, is using this time as we all continue to shelter in place to offer an ongoing series of wine fundamentals and the […]

In Case You Missed It…

April 9, 2020

Chateau Montelena has been busy creating ways to engage with consumers while the tasting room remains closed during the pandemic. In addition to shelter at home wine packages to purchase, […]