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The White Wines You Should Absolutely Be Sipping This Year

January 17, 2020

Leading luxury publication Departures has included Chateau Montelena 2017 Potter Valley Riesling in a roundup of 10 white wines to drink year-round, even during the coldest months of winter. Writer Jonah […]

Wine of the Week: wines of Chateau Montelena

August 23, 2019

Wine writer Scott Greenberg has featured Chateau Montelena in the Vine Guy podcast on WTOP. The Wine of the Week episode highlights the history of Chateau Montelena, the 2017 Potter Valley […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]