Calistoga Wineries
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.
VerifiedTank Garage Winery
$$A punk rock winery crafting unique, one-time-only blends in a vintage garage setting.
VerifiedDavis Estates
$$$$A family-owned winery dedicated to crafting premier Napa Valley wines.
VerifiedCastello di Amorosa
$$$Experience the magic of Tuscany in Napa Valley at Castello di Amorosa.
VerifiedChateau Montelena
$$$$Chateau Montelena: A legacy of innovation and excellence in winemaking.
VerifiedTamber Bey Vineyards
$$$A unique winery blending fine wine with equestrian passion.
VerifiedSterling Vineyards
$$$Experience breathtaking views and award-winning wines at Sterling Vineyards.
VerifiedSchramsberg Vineyards
$$$Crafting extraordinary sparkling wines for over 60 years.
VerifiedFrank Family Vineyards
$$$A historic winery blending tradition with modern winemaking excellence.
VerifiedBennett Lane Winery
$$Experience the friendliest tasting room in Napa Valley at Bennett Lane Winery.
VerifiedTedeschi Family Winery - Napa Valley, CA
$$Handcrafting old world-style wines with family-style hospitality.
PreviewMaria Concetto Winery Tasting Room
$$Experience innovative wine tasting with a robot sommelier at Maria Concetto Winery.
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St. Helena
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Rutherford
Rutherford is the birthplace of the 'Rutherford Dust' concept — a distinctively earthy, cocoa-like tannin quality in Cabernet Sauvignon coined by legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Home to some of Napa's most historically significant estates including Inglenook (1881) and Beaulieu Vineyard (1900).
Oakville
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Carneros (Napa)
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