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 Thursday. One of his tips is to start with a lighter white, which makes sense as to why his first recommendation is Chateau Montelena’s hidden treasure – its Riesling. Of the wine, Dave says “Chateau Montelena produces this classically styled, racy version, with citrus and orchard fruit flavors, great acidity and just a hint of sweetness.” Another insider tip, buy in bulk – the winery won’t be releasing a 2018 vintage as they rejected the fruit because of the smoke taint from wildfires that effected the Valley. You can read the full story and see his other pics here
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Chateau Montelena
Potter Valley Riesling 2017
Mendocino, California
Riesling is a hidden gem within the Chateau Montelena portfolio. Many people don’t know it exists, and once they do – they keep coming back for more. Stylistically, it is amazingly refreshing with notes of lemon blossom, honeysuckle and rose petal that are balanced by lively acidity
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Chateau Montelena
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
Chateau Montelena is renowned for consistently producing age-worthy, classically-styled wines that capture the nuances of each vintage and its distinct terroir. Widely known for winning the Judgment of Paris in 1976, it helped put California at the forefront of the wine world. Today, the winery is honored on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to be owned and operated by the Barrett Family.