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Chateau Montelena feels distinctly different from many central Napa wineries because of both its northern Calistoga location and historic setting. The winery is housed in a stone chateau dating to the nineteenth century and surrounded by vineyards, mature trees and picturesque Jade Lake. The property itself gives visitors reason to slow down rather than arriving solely for a flight of wine.
The introductory Taste of Montelena takes place inside the historic Chateau and focuses on current releases. More advanced experiences become increasingly educational. Explore Ageability compares current and library vintages to show how the wines evolve, while the Estate Collection begins with Napa Valley Chardonnay and then compares multiple vintages of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. A separate multimedia experience uses projection mapping and historical imagery to tell the estate's story.
Visitors who want to move beyond the tasting room can choose walking or vineyard tours, and the highest-level experiences incorporate rare wines and private hospitality. Chateau Montelena is particularly well suited to travelers interested in the intersection of wine, history and age-worthy Cabernet and Chardonnay. It is also a winery where the historic grounds contribute meaningfully to the visit, so the experience can feel more substantial than the scheduled tasting time alone.
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Visit snapshot
- Address
- 1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
- Phone
- (707) 942-5105
- Reservations required
- No — appointment or walk-in
- Tasting price
- $65–$300
- Typical visit time
- 45–90 min
- Wine focus
- Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon; also Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
- Discount available
- No tasting-pass discount listed
- Picnic
- Limited — wine-club members by advance reservation
- Food
- Not confirmed for general visitors
- Group tasting
- Yes, standard experiences up to 8
- Distance from Calistoga
- 2.7 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 88.1 miles
Tasting options and prices
- Taste of Montelena $65 / 45 min
- Story Behind Bottle $75 / 60 min
- Estate Walking Tour $85 / 90 min
- Explore Ageability $95 / 75 min
- Vineyard Tour $110 / 90 min
- Estate Collection $125 / 90 min
- Legacy in the Glass $300 / 90 min.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
No tasting-pass discount is listed for Chateau Montelena right now. Recheck Napa tasting discounts or confirm current offers with the winery.
Planning a day around Chateau Montelena
Located at the far northern end of Napa Valley; Montelena itself advises allowing at least 45 minutes from downtown Napa. Build a Calistoga day rather than bouncing south afterward.
Other wineries near Chateau Montelena
- Amici
- Vincent Arroya
- Bennett Lane
- Laura Michael
Use the Napa winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.