Calistoga

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Climate: Napa's warmest AVA; volcanic soils; dramatic diurnal shifts

The northernmost valley town, warmed by heat trapped between the mountains - yet cooled sharply each night by the Chalk Hill Gap. Wines here tend toward bold, concentrated, and age-worthy.

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Chateau Montelena Calistoga montelena.com Legendary 1976 Paris Tasting winner; iconic Chardonnay and Cabernet

Storybook Mountain Vineyards Calistoga storybookwines.com Zinfandel specialist; tunnel caves; serene mountain setting

Duckhorn Vineyards St. Helena duckhorn.com Napa pioneer; benchmark Three Palms Merlot and estate Cabernet

Castello di Amorosa Calistoga castellodiamorosa.com13th-century Tuscan-style castle; Italian varietals; remarkable hospitality

Davis Estates Calistoga davisestates.com Modern winery; acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah

Envy Wines Calistoga envywines.com Boutique estate; Cabernet and Petite Sirah with strong reviews