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Chateau Montelena Winery, Napa Valley, California
Joined by Chef Christian Chirino
Chateau Montelena Winery helped to put Napa Valley on the winemaking map and is most famous for winning the white wine section of the historic 1976 “Judgement of Paris” wine competition, when French judges carried out blind-tasting comparisons between California and French wines. Chateau Montelena’s Chardonnay won the competition, causing surprise as France was generally regarded as being the foremost producer of the world’s best wines. Founded in 1882, Chateau Montelena aims not to recreate a specific flavor in their wines year after year, but to capture each unique season with the vineyard expressed in every vintage. Each bottle should taste delicious today and continue to evolve, rewarding patience in the future.
Dining Reservations: 305-367-5931