Chateau Montelena Zinfandel – Napa Valley, California
Red

Château Montelena Zinfandel 2021

£58.49

A Napa Valley Zinfandel with brambly dark berry and warming spice, full-bodied in classic Californian style. Great with tomato pasta or lamb.

United StatesNapa Valley, United States·Zinfandel
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ABV 14.5%Size 75clClosure CorkServe 16–18°C
Why we chose it

“Montelena Zinfandel is the estate at its most hedonistic — concentrated blackberry, spice, and a finish that goes on and on. California Zin at its most serious.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:Pasta (Tomato)LambPork
About this wine

Chateau Montelena Zinfandel 2021 is a benchmark expression of California craftsmanship — bold, complex, and beautifully refined. Deep ruby in hue, it opens with enticing aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and cedar, evolving into notes of sweet spice, cocoa, and black pepper.

The palate is rich yet perfectly balanced, with layers of dark fruit framed by fine tannins and a touch of oak. Crafted from old-vine Zinfandel grown in Napa Valley's volcanic soils, this wine reflects both heritage and precision — a timeless classic from one of California's most celebrated estates.

About the producer

Château Montelena is one of the most storied estates in Napa Valley, famous for producing the Chardonnay that won the 1976 Paris Tasting (the 'Judgement of Paris'), defeating the finest Burgundies in a blind tasting and establishing California's place on the world fine wine stage. Founded in 1882, the estate produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel from mountain-influenced estate vineyards that produce wines of considerable complexity and age-worthiness.

United States wine region landscape. Photo: torbakhopper (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Where This Wine Comes From

Grown by Château Montelena in Napa Valley, United States — Zinfandel, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. Bottled at the heart of Napa Valley.

Zinfandel

Jammy, spicy, often high alcohol. California specialty.

PRODUCER

Château Montelena

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REGION

Napa Valley

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COUNTRY

United States

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