Montes

Montes, the pioneering Chilean producer founded in 1988 by winemaker Aurelio Montes and partners, extended its reach into California in the mid-2000s with the Napa Angel and Star Angel labels. Leveraging deep experience with Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile, Montes began sourcing top fruit from Napa Valley for Napa Angel Cabernet, and later expanded to Star Angel Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills and Syrah from Paso Robles. Rather than building a separate Californian winery, Montes works with select growers and facilities…