About this episode
This episode explores the origins of Chateau Montelena and its founder's journey to Napa Valley.
We explore the origins of one of the world’s most iconic wineries, beginning with the journey of a San Francisco entrepreneur and Senator who set his sights north on the Napa Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: VinePair
Topics covered
- wine history
- Napa Valley
- iconic wineries
- entrepreneurship
- California wine
Keywords
- Chateau Montelena
- Napa Valley
- wine
- San Francisco
- entrepreneur
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chateau Montelena
Places: San Francisco, Napa Valley
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