I really do try to keep the whole interwebs/social media current. If you are going to take the time to visit my website, or our Facebook page, or our Instragram page (I've been assured we have one of those), the least I can do is keep it current. And I really do try, let's be honest, during harvest I barely have time to keep up with how the Giants are doing in the pennant race!
Please accept my apologies if things are not as up-to-date on this website as they should be. Yes, we are open! Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm. No reservations required. No mask required when seated outdoors. We are back to requiring masking when inside the winery, and limiting access to the winery. We are pouring lots of terrific wines, including our unique Negroamaro, and highly regarded Teroldego.
Please accept my apologies if things are not as up-to-date on this website as they should be. Yes, we are open! Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm. No reservations required. No mask required when seated outdoors. We are back to requiring masking when inside the winery, and limiting access to the winery. We are pouring lots of terrific wines, including our unique Negroamaro, and highly regarded Teroldego.
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Mark Henry is the owner, vineyardist and winemaker. Julianne Henry's official title is "Wine Muse", a designation that belies her efforts at keeping things under control. Together, they welcome the opportunity to walk you through the vineyards, fountains, "go-ahead, pick some" herb garden and, of course, the winery.
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We are located in the agricultural hamlet of Chicago Park, California. Never heard of Chicago Park? Well, that's because for some odd reason the CalTrans signs on Interstate 80 send you up Hwy 49 to get to Grass Valley/Nevada City, instead of on the much faster, more scenic Hwy 174. Trust me, all the locals avoid Hwy 49 if at all possible.
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So, Woman of the Mountains. This vino tavola white wine blend takes its cue from a more modernist Italian approach, using certified organically grown Sauvignon Blanc as the base. Tropical fruit and grapefruit are very expressive in the nose and mid-palate. This wine has a bright, clean finish that is sure to make it a favorite around the BBQ.
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A special release club, offering exclusive opportunities to sample and purchase pre-release and limited release wines. Montoliva Vineyard & Winery is small. In fact, we are small by "Small" standards, most years producing less than 1,500 cases. And boy, do we love making wine from unusual, hard-to-get varietals.
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Chicago Park, California is on the western slope of the Sierra Foothills at 2200 ft elevation, about equidistance from Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Warm summers, cool evenings and soils of decomposed igneous rock create a very happy home for our 1820 Sangiovese and 80 Aglianico vines.
This, combined with the old world tradition of close planting (4ft x 3ft), means that Montoliva Vineyard & Winery is blessed with an annual bounty of high-quality fruit.In 2015 we embarked on an exciting new chapter in Montoliva history as we expanded our estate vineyard, more than doubling in size, adding Negroamaro, Teroldego, Aleatico, Canaiolo Nero and Primitivo to our plantings.
This, combined with the old world tradition of close planting (4ft x 3ft), means that Montoliva Vineyard & Winery is blessed with an annual bounty of high-quality fruit.In 2015 we embarked on an exciting new chapter in Montoliva history as we expanded our estate vineyard, more than doubling in size, adding Negroamaro, Teroldego, Aleatico, Canaiolo Nero and Primitivo to our plantings.
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