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Eight Things You Might Not Know About Chardonnay

Chateau Montelena was mentioned in an article in Upscale Living Magazine, titled “Eight Things You Might Not Know About Chardonnay.” The writer highlights the winery’s victory in the Judgement of Paris after interviewing Winemaker Matt Crafton this spring. Read the story HERE

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    Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay

    Napa Valley, California

    Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay combines the best of the old-world structure, acidity and grace, with California ripeness and texture. Having zero malolactic notes and limited oak, this style Chardonnay focuses on the importance of vintage, vineyard, and pure varietal character. The bright acidity builds nuanced complexity for 10-30 years. To showcase the ageability of this wine, the vintage of a half-decade prior is re-released alongside the current vintage.

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    Chateau Montelena

    Calistoga, Napa Valley, California

    Chateau Montelena is renowned for consistently producing age-worthy, classically-styled wines that capture the nuances of each vintage and its distinct terroir. Widely known for winning the Judgment of Paris in 1976, it helped put California at the forefront of the wine world. Today, the winery is honored on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to be owned and operated by the Barrett Family.