Chateau Montelena
Winery, Vineyard, and Wine Bar$$$$
Calistoga
"Winery was the subject of the movie Bottle Shock."(4 Tips)
"movie Bottleshock is based on the event"(3 Tips)
"Try the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, it's delicious!"(2 Tips)
"Walk around the Lake, gardens, and beautiful building."(3 Tips)
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Chloe CondonMay 16, 2016They have a selfie machine you can use to take an epic photo. So fun- don't ask someone to take your pic, it's worth the effort. Wines are great too!
Ashleigh GardnerDecember 30, 2015Great tastings in a beautiful and iconic California winery. Friendly and knowledgeable staff who are all eager to tell you about the historic "Judgement of Paris"
Teresa TamJanuary 5, 2015Beautiful location and amazing wine! Didn't know about the movie, Bottleshock, before I came but worth the visit. Also part of the Passport tour, so worth getting and pays for itself after 2 wineries.
PF Wine ToursJune 21, 2014Great story and if u sneak to the back room, even if they say it's full, check to make sure and then u can read more about their history&see cool pics. Julia&Kevin like this room, as u can see!
Victoria GMarch 28, 2013We had a fantastic wine tasting with Sean, who truly knows this wine and the entire region's. We whole-heatedly recommend a trip to Chateau Montelena for its delicious wine and knowledgable service.
Christopher GallagaAugust 2, 2017Beautiful property and a solid part of the beginning of the new world wine movement. Worth a stop.
Jay CintronAugust 17, 2013What a beautiful place to visit! Def my one of my faves in the many winery's I visited in my my visit to Cali.great wines,plenty of photo ops.cool gifts aswell.
jiresellOctober 4, 2016One of the originals in Napa Valley. Beautiful property and the tasting was very well managed! Be sure to visit this winery!
Virginia LongSeptember 10, 2018Wines are fine but the prices are inflated. There are many, many equally fine wines and wineries in CA without the steep tasting fees and $50+ per bottle.
Roberto Bruder AguiarNovember 12, 2017Beautiful Chateau! Great Zinfandel. Not particularly fan of their Cabs, but loved their Zin and Chardonnay.
Christopher ChanJuly 7, 2015It's a nice environment to walk around. It's strange that there is a Chinese garden with a French themed winery.
Stephen CallahanAugust 16, 2019The wine history is great but they are doing some great wines at great prices. Try the zin. Also the aged Chardonnay— really.
Ali AndersonMay 10, 2015Beautiful estate - great spot for a first visit to Napa. Reserve a picnic area for a scenic/relaxing afternoon.
- Loveland LocalJanuary 15, 2013Watch the movie Bottleshock for a cool history on this particular winery. And the grounds here are fantastic. Walk around the Lake, gardens, and beautiful building.
- Mark HinkleMarch 24, 2013The place that put Napa on the map in the France v. Napa challenge of 76. The movie Bottleshock is based on the event but fictional, nice tasting room beautiful grounds.
Wine GeographicApril 25, 2013The tasting staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Can't wait to go back and take the tour.
VandnaJuly 15, 2012Amazing outdoors. Go on a nice day and be sure to walk around! Felt like I was traveling in Europe or something.
Visit Napa ValleyNovember 3, 2011Chateau Montelena caused a sensation when their 1976 Chardonnay put California wines on the map and beat French wines to take top honors at a Paris blind tasting.
Kathleen SullivanSeptember 5, 2015Love the architecture but the tasting was a bit disappointing - rushed and not very knowledgeable - despite not being very busy. Would have liked to learn and see more!
JoshJanuary 21, 2017Beautiful scenery. The castle is nice to look at and so is the Japanese pond. Unfortunately the wine is not very good.
Joe SetaNovember 15, 2014Changing of the seasons on the "Right Island" drinking 2011 Zin with a BBQ lunch in a Chinese Pagoda.... Heaven!
- Wine GeographicApril 25, 2013The tasting staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We will be back.
Kari KinnunenSeptember 2, 2016Check if they are cheating with the tax. They say tx is included in the price just as other wine yards but then adding it anyway to the bill. Nice setting but lousy atmosphere.
Brandon SmithJuly 23, 2013Get your hands on the 1997 Merlot, the only year they ever made a Merlot. Rare and simply one of the best.
Chateau MontelenaJune 22, 2015Enjoy the movie Bottleshock? Check out our Beyond Paris and Hollywood tasting.- Luke HamiltonSeptember 3, 2012Winery was the subject of the movie Bottle Shock. Library Tasting offered w/ a reservation and for an add'l fee. Riesling, Chardonnay, & Cabernet.
Brandon CliftAugust 8, 2020Be sure to get there 15 minutes early for parking and getting settled before tastings.
Alex HennesseyJuly 3, 2013Chat up your server and try to get a taste of the 07 Cab reserve. So nice.
LeeanneSeptember 23, 2011Absolutely one of my favorites. Gorgeous grounds, amazing wine and helpful staff.
Bryce KidderJune 7, 2011Walk the gardens after a tasting beautiful grounds, Nate was a big help with our wine selections and very knowledgable. Thx Nate!
Eric ChabinoJanuary 29, 2012Cabernet Franc is SO good! Estate Cab is wonderful! The entire staff is fantastic! Met Beau!
Burt HermanMay 18, 2013The winery that started it all in California, for background watch the film "Bottle Shock"
HopeJuly 26, 2013I walked out - cannot in good conscious recommend an establishment that treats people with such disrespect.
Tony BanthuthamOctober 30, 2010You can visit Villa Ca'Toga nearby on Myrtledale Rd. every Saturday from May through October. Tickets available at Ca'Toga Gallery 1206 Cedar St. in downtown Calistoga. Read more
Kristen Altieri CernekJune 2, 2012No reason to spend any time stopping here. Scenery pretty but staff, especially our pourer, was not pleasant at all!! So many other vineyards that are much more pleasant to visit!
Miriam Kali-raiJuly 1, 2012After watching th movie 'Bottle Shock", it was my dream to visit Chateau Montelena
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Historic Napa Valley winery known for Estate Cabernet and Paris Tasting Chardonnay. By following us you indicate you are over the age of 21. Enjoy responsibly.
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(707) 942-5105
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