$4,900

Chateau Montelena is the stuff of legends. It’s one of the two wineries that were responsible for the so-called “Judgement of Paris” in 1976, a blind-tasting in which the best of California wine beat top French chardonnays and reds before a panel of international judges. The decision was met with shock. One of the French judges tried to claw back her scorecard to change it, but it was too late: Chateau Montelena was in the record books, raised up as a beloved source of national pride in America by just about everyone who knew about it. Sitting at the top of Napa Valley in Calistoga, the Chateau Montelena estate is home to grounds that will wow you just as much as the wine made there. Established in 1882, the estate features a stone castle built into a hillside, with sweeping vineyards that run all the way to the base of Mt. St. Helena. Sounds like something straight out of a movie, and feels like one too. For visitors looking to explore our scenic grounds or historic vineyard, our VIP Vineyard Tour & Tasting Experience features an immersive trek through the Estate Vineyard, providing a first-hand exploration of this world-class growing site. This experience may include combined parties up to 6 participants. Only adults participating in the tasting will be admitted. Our tasting room is an alcohol service venue, thus individuals under the age of 21 are not permitted.