Calistoga is home to some of the iconic Napa wineries like Chateau Montelena and Castello di Amorosa. In addition, there are many small family owned places to visit and it’s somewhat easier to find more cost efficient wineries in Calistoga compared to St. Helena and Rutherford. Since Napa is pretty big (it will take ~30min-hour from the southern most region to Calistoga), I’d recommend splitting up your trip to visit 2-3 wineries in the same region. Here’s the list of Calistoga wineries I liked
Spire Collection: This tasting room is unique as Spire collection owns various different wine labels across the globe. This allows them to customize tasting flights based on your preference! They have everything from Pinots, Cab Francs, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Various whites from Australia, Italy, Oregon, and California. $60 to taste, waived with 3 bottle purchase
Envy: Fun small family owned winery at a great price point! No fancy buildings but you get a nice view of the vineyard and friendly host. You can find nice Bordeaux varietals here. $30.00 per person tasting fee, waived with a purchase over $50
Lola: Another small family owned tasting room in downtown Calistoga. Tastings are held in their cute backyard and you get to taste some unique varietals like Malvasia Bianca along with Pinot and Cab. $30 to taste, waived with 3 bottles
Rivers-Marie: Relatively new modern glass enclosed tasting room by Thomas Rivers Brown who makes and consults for some of the biggest names in Napa. From Pinots to Cabs, all around great wine and private experience. $75 to taste, waived with 3 bottles
Schramsberg: Family owned but slightly bigger than other boutiques, the oldest sparkling wine house in Napa and you can add the cave tour to your tasting as well. You might have seen their blanc de blanc or blanc de noir in wine shops, but they have 10+ different sparkling wines that are usually only available at the winery. Experience range from $50-100
If it’s your first time in Napa, definitely recommend Castello di Amorosa and Chateau Montelena as well! They are such iconic wineries with lovely ground and wines that are easy to drink.
