Calistoga · Napa4.2 · 4,718
Castello di Amorosa
A 14th-century Tuscan castle replica in Calistoga pours Italian-style wines.
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Calistoga Wineries
12 wineries to explore|Known for Cabernet Sauvignon
About Calistoga
Calistoga is the only Napa Valley town where world-class wine tasting meets natural hot springs, mud baths, and a geyser — all within a few miles. Its volcanic soils and mountain-ringed microclimate produce some of Napa's most bold and concentrated red wines.
Calistoga sits at the northern end of Napa Valley, where volcanic soils and the warmest temperatures in the valley produce bold, concentrated wines. The town itself is famous for its hot springs, mud baths, and Old Faithful Geyser, making it a unique destination that pairs wine with wellness.
The AVA's volcanic ash and tufa soils lend a distinctive mineral character to its wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Vineyards here benefit from the warm days and cool nights created by the Palisades mountain range.
Top Experiences in Calistoga
- Mud baths and mineral springs at Dr. Wilkinson's and other local spas
- Old Faithful Geyser of California — erupts every 15-30 minutes
- Medieval castle tour and tasting at Castello di Amorosa
- The Petrified Forest — 3.4-million-year-old petrified redwoods
Local Tip
Calistoga is Napa's warmest town — summer days can exceed 100°F while nights drop to the low 40s. Visit in spring or fall, or book morning tastings in summer and spend afternoons at the spas.
Known For
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
Terroir
Volcanic ash and tufa soils with warm days and significant diurnal temperature shifts
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall for comfortable temperatures; summer can be quite hot
Wineries in Calistoga
12 wineries to explore — sorted by rating, verified wineries first.
Calistoga · Napa4.9 · 1,345
Tank Garage Winery
Inside a restored 1930s Calistoga service station, Tank Garage pours one-off experimental blends that won't be made again.
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Calistoga · Napa4.9 · 456
Davis Estates
Davis Estates restored a century-old winery in 2011, opening caves and vineyard rows to visitors.
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Calistoga · Napa5.0 · 427
Maria Concetto Winery Tasting Room
A robot sommelier pours wine at Maria Reznikova's Calistoga tasting room.
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Calistoga · Napa4.9 · 504
Girard Winery
Girard pours Rhône varieties alongside Napa classics at its Dunaweal Lane location in Calistoga.
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Calistoga · Napa4.4 · 658
Chateau Montelena
The 1973 Chardonnay that won the Judgment of Paris came from this stone Chateau.
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Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 278
Tamber Bey Vineyards
Barry Waitte left high-tech in 2001 and built a winery on a working Arabian horse ranch.
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Calistoga · Napa4.3 · 1,039
Sterling Vineyards
An aerial gondola carries guests 300 feet up to Sterling's hilltop winery above Calistoga.
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Calistoga · Napa4.6 · 290
Schramsberg Vineyards
Schramsberg makes only sparkling wine and stores two million bottles in hillside caves.
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Calistoga · Napa4.6 · 284
Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family pours sparkling wines made with French méthode champenoise in the 1884 Larkmead building.
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Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 206
Bennett Lane Winery
Bennett Lane pours from a library of 78 wines rated 90+ points by Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.
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Calistoga · Napa4.7 · 133
Tedeschi Family Winery - Napa Valley, CA
Staff who make the wine pour it themselves in Calistoga.
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HotelRutherford · Napa4.7 · 1,755
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★★★★★
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Solage, Auberge Collection
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Dog OK*Wine LoversLuxury Retreat
★★★★★
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Kid FriendlyWine LoversLuxury Retreat
★★★★★
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