Visitor Experiences
Self-Booking
Each experience may include combined parties up to 8 participants. Only pre-paid 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. Pricing does not include local sales tax.
The Montelena Estate Collection
The Montelena Estate Collection showcases the exceptional character, quality and ageability of our flagship wine, the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. This semi-private, seated experience will begin with our Napa Valley Chardonnay followed by a comparative tasting of four Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vintages. $125 per person; refundable with qualifying purchase and/or membership enrollment. Approximately 90 minutes.
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Explore Ageability
A testament to the longevity of Montelena wine, Explore Ageability features an exploration of library and current release vintages. In this semi-private, seated experience, learn about the ageability of our classically-styled wines and how they will continue to evolve over time. $95 per person; refundable with qualifying purchase and/or membership enrollment. Approximately 75 minutes.
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A Taste of Montelena
A Taste of Montelena celebrates our current release wines, and the unique qualities within each bottle. Enjoy this seated experience at a communal bar inside our historic Chateau. This experience is also offered daily on a walk-in basis. $65 per person; refundable with qualifying purchase and/or membership enrollment. Approximately 45 minutes.
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Story Behind the Bottle
The Story Behind the Bottle is an immersive, semi-private tasting experience that brings Chateau Montelena’s 140+ year legacy to life, tracing the evolution of the Estate through projection mapping and AI-enhanced historical imagery. Designed to feel both cinematic and intimate, the experience transports guests into different eras of Montelena, bringing to life the people, stories and spirit that helped shape American wine history. $75 per person; refundable with qualifying purchase and/or membership enrollment. Approximately 60 minutes.
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Legacy in the Glass
Legacy in the Glass offers a privately hosted exploration of Chateau Montelena’s historic vineyards, iconic stone Chateau and select library wines. Guests will enjoy a curated tasting of rare vintages that reveal the depth and evolution of Montelena’s craftsmanship. Additional inclusions include artisanal cheese and charcuterie, specially made local chocolates, and a commemorative etched glass — a keepsake from your journey through one of Napa Valley’s most storied Estates. $300 per person. Approximately 90 minutes.
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Estate & Vineyard Tours
Explore Montelena’s historic grounds or scenic vineyard through two distinct tour and tasting options. The Estate Walking Tour & Tasting traverses the storied grounds of the Montelena Estate, offering an inside look at the moments that shaped its legacy. The Vineyard Tour & Tasting features an immersive trek through the Estate Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated growing sites. The Estate Walking Tour & Tasting is $85 and the Vineyard Tour & Tasting is $110 per person; refundable with qualifying purchase and/or membership enrollment. Approximately 90 minutes.
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Hillside Terrace Experience
Indulge in ultimate luxury with our Hillside Terrace Experience. Your private journey begins with a guided tour of our beautiful grounds and vineyard, followed by a customized wine tasting on our hillside deck, boasting magnificent views of our Estate. Conclude the experience with a gourmet lunch on the patio of our private residence nestled between the vines. From $700 per person.
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Using the CellarPass booking tool below, select a date and number of people in your party. Please note that we are unable to accommodate pets on our Estate. Review our pet policy or other frequently asked questions.
For guests visiting on short notice, we also offer our Taste of Montelena on a walk-in basis from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily; wait time may apply.