Seven Things You Should Know About Chateau Montelena
June 21, 2019
Adam Teeter of Vinepair had the pleasure of tasting through the Chateau Montelena portfolio recently with Winemaker Matt Crafton in NYC. His team has highlighted some of their learnings from […]
Potter Valley: An Unexpected Place for Refreshing Riesling
June 10, 2019
Wine & Spirits writer David Darlington highlights California’s Potter Valley as a hidden gem for outstanding riesling online and in the February 2019 issue. The story delves into a few […]
Wines of the Week
June 7, 2019
Wine writer Brian Freedman featured Chateau Montelena in his weekly “Wine of the Week” column for Forbes. He selected Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 as his red wine of […]
Vinous features a retrospective on Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
May 22, 2019
Vinous has published an article dedicated to the history of Chateau Montelena, the impact of evolving winemaking and cellar improvements, and above all the history of the flagship Estate Cabernet […]
A New Batch of Wine Reviews
May 10, 2019
Regional newspaper, The Winston-Salem Journal, highlights Chateau Montelena 2015 Calistoga Zinfandel in its latest list of wine recommendations. Of the wine, columnist Michael Hastings adds it is “an elegant zin, […]
Winemaker of the Month: Matt Crafton, Chateau Montelena
May 10, 2019
The May issue of Wine Business Monthly features Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton as its featured winemaker of the month. It offers great insight into his background and career trajectory, as […]
The Grape Nation Episode 110: Matt Crafton, Winemaker Chateau Montelena
May 9, 2019
During a recent visit to New York, Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton visited Sam Benrubi’s The Grape Nation and joined him on the podcast, “Episode 110 Matt Crafton, Winemaker, Chateau Montelena.” Throughout […]
Tasting Report: Napa Valley Road Trip 2019
March 19, 2019
Drinkhacker published its latest Tasting Report on Napa Valley, which featured Chateau Montelena. Of the winery, he accurately notes that the winery helps tell “the story of California wine, having played a […]
Raise a Glass to Kathie Lee with 6 Amazing Wines Fit for a Legend
March 13, 2019
Leading national morning show, Today, included the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay in a dedicated segment and online story honoring Kathie Lee Gifford. The show’s resident wine experts, Leslie Sbrocco and Ray […]
The 10 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley
March 1, 2019
NapaValley.com, a website devoted to promoting the great things to see, do and taste in California’s most prestigious wine region has published a story, “The 10 Most Beautiful Wineries in […]
What to Drink Now: Winter White Wines
February 27, 2019
D Magazine wine columnist Hayley Hamilton has included three terrific wines from the VINTUS portfolio in her latest story, “What to Drink Now: Winter White Wines.” The Dallas/Forth Worth business […]
The Most Romantic Places to Travel, Near and Far
February 15, 2019
Chateau Montelena was featured on on AAA.com‘s online lifestyle publication, which offers users and readers with inspiration for roadtrips and travels. The article, “The Most Romantic Places to Travel, Near and […]
The Most Amazing Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2019 for All Types of Lovers in Your Life
February 11, 2019
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Chateau Montelena was featured on Buzzfeed in a gift guide article, “The Most Amazing Valentine’s Day Gifts Of 2019 For All Types Of Lovers […]
Napa Valley Riesling Then and Now
January 31, 2019
Wine Columnist Michelle Williams’ latest piece for Forbes delves into the history, perception and quality of Napa Valley Riesling. Chateau Montelena is one of the four producers in the region that […]
7 of our Favorite Christmas Movies and Wine Pairings
December 18, 2018
Rare has kicked the art of pairings up a notch with their latest story, “7 of our Favorite Christmas Movies and Wine Pairings.” There is something festive about enjoying a glass […]
On the Road in Napa Valley: Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena, November 2018
December 6, 2018
Antonio Galloni visited Chateau Montelena Master Winemaker Bo Barrett during harvest this year, to get a sense of the growing season in the Calistoga AVA of Napa Valley. He caught […]
Chateau Montelena: Profile and Top Wines
December 5, 2018
Decanter wine columnist Elin McCoy recounts a very special tasting experience of Calistoga’s Chateau Montelena, led by Master Winemaker Bo Barrett himself. In the story, “Chateau Montelena: Profile & Top […]
Four Thanksgiving Wine Strategies – and Five Great Bottles for Your Table
November 16, 2018
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre has shared his tips for navigating holiday wine selections and also shared his no-fail top picks to enjoy at the table next […]
Chateau Montelena Calistoga Zinfandel 2015
August 15, 2018
Well-respected Houston Chronicle wine columnist Dale Robertson highlights Chateau Montelena Calistoga Zinfandel ($39) in his weekly column, among other zingy and robust reds, awarding is an 8.9 out of 10 […]
Five Decades of Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
July 24, 2018
Roger Morris of The Drinks Business joined the Chateau Montelena “Dream” Tasting in NYC on June 27th. Bo Barrett took a room full of eager guests through 5 decades of […]