Chateau Montelena Winery Email Format

Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

Chateau Montelena Winery is a Calistoga-based producer in California's beverage manufacturing industry with roots dating to 1882. The estate was revived in 1972 when Jim Barrett reunified it, a watershed moment that helped put California wine on the world stage. The winery achieved a landmark win in 1976 when its 1973 Chardonnay topped a blind tasting at the Judgment of Paris, enhancing its reputation for quality.

The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a mid-sized operation within the Napa Valley wine landscape. Recent developments include the 2025 acquisition of a new vineyard in Napa to support its Chardonnay program, and in 2026 Matthew Crafton was appointed President with expanded responsibilities as Winemaker to provide strategic and operational leadership.

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