Calistoga · Napa Valley · Calistoga
Tamber Bey Vineyards
A unique winery blending fine wine with equestrian passion.
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Known forCabernetPinot NoirFood PairingEquestrian ConnectionLuxuryDog-Friendly
About Tamber Bey Vineyards
Tamber Bey Vineyards is a unique winery that combines a passion for winemaking with a love for equestrian pursuits. Founded by Barry Waitte, who transitioned from a successful high-tech career to the wine industry, the winery is named after his first two Arabian endurance horses. Visitors can enjoy a family-owned atmosphere where sustainability and a commitment to quality wine are paramount, alongside a backdrop that celebrates both the beauty of nature and the art of horsemanship.
Why Visit Tamber Bey Vineyards
Tamber Bey Vineyards offers a truly unique experience where fine wine meets the passion of equestrian life. Imagine sipping small-lot wines in the shade of a courtyard, surrounded by the gentle sounds of horses and the rustle of leaves. This setting, paired with the exclusive access to rare library wines, makes every sip an extraordinary moment.
- Tamber Bey is unique for its location on a working horse ranch, offering a rare combination of fine wine and equestrian experiences.
- The winery specializes in small-lot, vineyard-designated wines that showcase the distinct terroir of Napa Valley.
- Visitors can meet the horses, including Arabian endurance racers, adding a personal touch to the tasting experience.
- The Collectors Tasting provides access to rare library wines, perfect for serious wine aficionados.
- Tamber Bey emphasizes sustainability in both winemaking and ranching practices, reflecting a commitment to the environment.
The Setting
A striking visual element at Tamber Bey is the seamless blend of the winery and horse ranch, where the rustic charm of horse stables meets modern winemaking facilities. Visitors are greeted by the sight of impeccably maintained paddocks and the beautiful horses that roam freely, creating an atmosphere that feels both lively and serene. The courtyard, with its comfortable seating, is perfectly situated to enjoy views of the surrounding vineyards and the distant hills, making it a picturesque spot for relaxation and contemplation.
The Tasting Experience
The Courtyard Experience at Tamber Bey is unlike any other, allowing guests to enjoy wine in a charming stableside setting. While savoring the rotating selection of vineyard-designated wines, the rich scents of the surrounding nature mingle with the earthy aromas of the stables, creating an ambiance that is both invigorating and calming. For those seeking a deeper dive, the Collectors Tasting in the private Ambassador Room elevates the experience with exclusive access to limited-production wines, turning each sip into a moment of discovery. On the Equestrian Connection Tour, the excitement of meeting horses adds a layer of adventure, as guests stroll through the stables and hear stories from the owners about their beloved Arabian horses and Mustangs.
Tasting Experiences
Courtyard Experience
$50Immerse yourself in a stableside Napa Valley wine tasting experience at our Calistoga winery and equestrian ranch. The Courtyard Tasting includes a rotating selection of Tamber Bey Vineyard Series and Signature Collection wines—small-lot, vineyard-designated bottlings that reflect the best of Napa Valley terroir. Schedule your visit and select your wine tasting when you arrive.
Reservation Required
Equestrian Connection Tour & Tasting
$75Experience Napa Valley’s only winery set on a working horse ranch. This 30-minute guided tour, hosted by Tamber Bey owners and equestrians Barry and Jennifer Waitte, begins with a welcome pour before leading you through the crush pad and barrel room for a behind-the-scenes look at how Tamber Bey wines are crafted. Afterward, you’ll walk the stables to meet some of the horses that call the ranch home, including Arabian endurance racers, polo ponies and Mustangs. The experience concludes stableside with a curated tasting in the courtyard, featuring wines from our Vineyard Series and Signature Collection. This one-of-a-kind experience blends fine wine, horses, and the beauty of Calistoga. The tour and tasting is offered daily at 9:45 am.
30 minReservation Required
Collectors Tasting
$125The Collector’s Experience is our most exclusive Napa Valley wine tasting. Hosted in the private Ambassador Room, this elevated experience offers access to Signature Collection releases and rare library wines—perfect for serious collectors seeking limited-production Napa Valley wines. This is a private tasting experience perfect for the serious wine buyer, wine collector, and is the ultimate way to experience the finest wines from our cellars.
Reservation Required
Wine List (18)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Sabino, Deux Chevaux Vineyard Sabino is our tribute to Cabernet Franc, expressing varietal typicity in its red fruit and floral-driven persona. This product is only available to club members. | Cabernet Franc | 2023 | ||
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga A bold, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that exemplifies the unique characteristics and terroir of the Jericho Canyon Vineyard in the Calistoga AVA. 93 points, Decanter Magazine. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $175 | |
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Deux Chevaux Vineyard This, our original wine, is a classic Napa Valley-floor, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $85 | |
2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Tamber Bey's flagship 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the storied Oakville Estate Vineyard. 95+ points from Wine Advocate. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $175 | |
2023 Malbec, Deux Chevaux Vineyard Notes of blackberry, blueberry, ripe elderberry and floral aromas of jasmine and sweet pea blossom. This product is only available to club members. | Malbec | 2023 | ||
2022 Merlot, Deux Chevaux Vineyard From the first sip through the lush middle and final into the refined finish, the wine displays a beautiful balance between tension and pleasure. 90 points from Jeb Dunnuck. | Merlot | 2022 | $95 | |
2022 Pinot Noir, Radian Vineyard A truly terroir-driven wine from the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation, where the diatomaceous soils and ocean breeze leave an indelible impact. | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $85 | |
2023 Pinot Noir, Mes Filles Vineyard This elegant wine displays complex flavors ranging from ripe raspberry and cranberry to Mirabelle plum, rose petal and subtle forest floor. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $85 | |
2023 Pinot Noir, UV Vineyard An exuberant mix of rich plum, blackberry and candied orange rind are offset by subtle hazelnut and jasmine blossoms. The texture is lush with a rich, vibrant finish. 92 points from Wine Advocate. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $85 | |
2024 Pinot Noir, Burnside Vineyard A spectacular addition to Tamber Bey’s Vineyard Series portfolio. The Burnside Vineyard Pinot Noir is the only single-vineyard-designated red Burgundy to be included in this collection of wines. | Pinot Noir | 2024 | $55 | |
2022 Rabicano, Deux Chevaux Vineyard This Bordeaux-style blend weaves together all of the nuance and complexity that we coax from our Deux Chevaux Vineyard. | Red Blend | 2022 | $85 | |
2022 Vermejo, Deux Chevaux Vineyard This elevated Bordeaux-Style blend, Vermejo, is a masterful, best-of-barrel blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, and 1% Merlot. This product is only available to club members. | Red Blend | 2022 | ||
2023 Tovero, Deux Chevaux Vineyard A dark, brooding, and intense wine. The core is Petit Verdot, which brings exotic notes of Indian spice, hibiscus, violets, and dried rose petals. This product is only available to club members. | Red Blend | 2023 |
2023 Sabino, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
Sabino is our tribute to Cabernet Franc, expressing varietal typicity in its red fruit and floral-driven persona. This product is only available to club members.
Cabernet Franc2023
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga
A bold, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that exemplifies the unique characteristics and terroir of the Jericho Canyon Vineyard in the Calistoga AVA. 93 points, Decanter Magazine.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
This, our original wine, is a classic Napa Valley-floor, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Tamber Bey's flagship 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the storied Oakville Estate Vineyard. 95+ points from Wine Advocate.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2023 Malbec, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
Notes of blackberry, blueberry, ripe elderberry and floral aromas of jasmine and sweet pea blossom. This product is only available to club members.
Malbec2023
2022 Merlot, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
From the first sip through the lush middle and final into the refined finish, the wine displays a beautiful balance between tension and pleasure. 90 points from Jeb Dunnuck.
Merlot2022
2022 Pinot Noir, Radian Vineyard
A truly terroir-driven wine from the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation, where the diatomaceous soils and ocean breeze leave an indelible impact.
Pinot Noir2022
2023 Pinot Noir, Mes Filles Vineyard
This elegant wine displays complex flavors ranging from ripe raspberry and cranberry to Mirabelle plum, rose petal and subtle forest floor.
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Pinot Noir, UV Vineyard
An exuberant mix of rich plum, blackberry and candied orange rind are offset by subtle hazelnut and jasmine blossoms. The texture is lush with a rich, vibrant finish. 92 points from Wine Advocate.
Pinot Noir2023
2024 Pinot Noir, Burnside Vineyard
A spectacular addition to Tamber Bey’s Vineyard Series portfolio. The Burnside Vineyard Pinot Noir is the only single-vineyard-designated red Burgundy to be included in this collection of wines.
Pinot Noir2024
2022 Rabicano, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
This Bordeaux-style blend weaves together all of the nuance and complexity that we coax from our Deux Chevaux Vineyard.
Red Blend2022
2022 Vermejo, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
This elevated Bordeaux-Style blend, Vermejo, is a masterful, best-of-barrel blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, and 1% Merlot. This product is only available to club members.
Red Blend2022
2023 Tovero, Deux Chevaux Vineyard
A dark, brooding, and intense wine. The core is Petit Verdot, which brings exotic notes of Indian spice, hibiscus, violets, and dried rose petals. This product is only available to club members.
Red Blend2023
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