The most beautiful patio setting, great wine and a wonderful sommelier. John was delightful,…read moregenuine, knowledgeable and very entertaining. The charcuterie board was delicious!! Thank you John!

To kick off day two of my birthday weekend in Calistoga, my wife and I decided to visit Romeo…read moreVineyards and Cellars. Romeo holds a special place in our hearts because we visited them a little over seven years ago. During that experience (which you can read about in my previous review - if interested), my wife and I had a grand experience with former Business Manager Emma, who administered the delicious tastings. Fast forward to the present, we looked forward to enjoying a glass of their finest red before finding lunch. Upon entering the walkway, we were enthusiastically greeted by an employee named John who quickly ushered us to a vacant table for two. My wife had a slight reaction to the beautiful flowers that were in full bloom. Out of the kindness of his heart, John provided my wife with a bottle of Pure Leaf tea that calmed her allergies. We told John that we were interested in enjoying a glass of red, in which he quickly ran off and returned with a bottle of 2009 Eugenia Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon doing the swirl and sniff test (sounds dirty doesn't it?), I knew that we were in for a treat. Since we were both in dire need of a meal, we sadly could not continue the party. However, we will make a return visit in the near future to enjoy a full tasting experience!

A truly unique experience at Maria Concetto Winery Tasting Room in Calistoga…read more Greg and Maria are the perfect hosts, making every guest feel genuinely welcome. The wines are exceptional, and the experience is unlike any other: a one-of-a-kind robot sommelier serves your wine while adding a touch of fun and innovation to the tasting. If you're visiting Napa Valley, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Salute!

Nigel was just absolutely amazing. Not only was the wine knowledge on point but he being from…read moreCanada the Hockey conversation was phenomenal!! Great place to come, meet Nigel on Fri Sat or Sunday and have a very cool robot deserve you!!! Get here, you won't regret it!

I love the stuff here. The sales staff is very helpful. While I didn't come for the wine, they…read morehave quite a few great clothing options, very stylish and good quality at reasonable prices for the area. A must-visit boutique if you are in the area and want to do some shopping.

This is hard one to review but I wanted to share so others aren't misled as we seemed to be. This…read moreis a review about the Hat Bar experience. I wanted to start off by saying we did have a wonderful time. BUT the website advertises for $35 you have a 90 min experience with a glass of wine or tasting and light bites while you shop/customize a hat. We did not get a glass of wine, a tasting or any food. We got a splash of wine to start then that was it. After that we were to pay for more glasses. There are also a range of hat prices on the website. The lower price hats were not available at all. Only the higher priced hats. There was a birthday being celebrated so no one made a stink, but some of us left feeling a bit swindled. It's a really great idea and honestly I wouldn't be writing this review if we got what is advertised. So maybe the website needs to be updated? Just too bad to have a damper on what was a really enjoyable afternoon.

The service was excellent and the wine blends were incredibly good!…read more We purchased 4 wines, I definitely recommend the rose!

Was a little skeptical going but had a GREAT experience. Patrick was a great host! Very friendly…read moreand knowledgeable.. Had a great time learning about the winery and talking about the different wines...the Speakeasy was a nice surprise... We'll be back to visit and look forward to the next release

We were camping at the nearby state park and were looking for a place that was open for wine…read moretasting and picked this one. It was around 5pm on a Thursday and we were the only ones around. The tasting cost $40 for 6 pours, starting with a rose and ending with a Cabernet Sauvignon. I am not very fond of reds but all the ones that were on the tasting menu that day were very good. The rose was my favorite. I was talking to the owner and he mentioned that he prefers to be out making wine instead of pouring and I can see that. Also, the pours were very tiny. There was not much information shared about the wine etc, he left the bottle with the information side turned towards you to read up on your own. The place itself is beautiful and it used to be a hardware store. It's right next to the city hall and across the street from the police station. There is street parking as well as a public parking lot next to the police station. The place is dog friendly and the owner bought out a bowl of water for my baby. I didn't buy anything but I would visit again.

We happened to drop in to Olabisi in Calistoga on a whim just walking through town, and we're so…read moreglad we did. We were fortunate to meet the owner, Ted, who was very kind and knowledgeable, and the wine was Excellent and a Great value. The tasting room was cute, clean, comfortable, and bright. We left with 6 bottles and wish we bought more; will be ordering more soon. We went to several other bigger/more "famous" wineries in the area, and Olabisi was our favorite. Thanks again Ted!

After a long day floating down Russian River, my friend and I were wandering around to take…read moreadvantage of being in the area. Very impulsively, we decided to pull over while passing Lola. They were already closed for the day, but Jarred was kind enough to let us have a seat in the patio and a few sips. He was incredible, and gave us a lovely experience for the few moments we spent there. I would use the word "cozy" to describe this location -- perfect for couples or groups to enjoy. It's got a very homey and intimate vibe, which I have to say I sometimes prefer to the large mansion/castle wineries. I definitely would love to return for the full tasting, although the detour was enough for me to purchase a bottle of their Rosé, and my friend was very close to buying the Muscat, both of which I recommend.

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Lola wines. From the customer service to the ambiance to…read morethe vine variety and taste- everything was top notch. We made a reservation the day before and were able to sit out in the back patio area. They contacted us beforehand to see if we had any preferences or requests for wine tastings. We enjoyed learning all about how the wines were made and they all tasted fantastic. Even my boyfriend, who is not a wine drinker and was dreading the tasting, said he enjoyed 5/6 of the wines we tried (big win!) We spent a couple hours here and we were sad when it was over, it was the perfect start to our day in Calistoga!

We had such a fun visit Saturday! We got a full tour, a rundown on how they make their wine and a…read morethorough tasting of many of their wines. Absolutely recommend a visit here. Another must try is their balsamic vinegar! I bought one because I couldn't resist!

Had such a lovely experience. All of the wines are amazing! I'm not a fan of red wine but I walked…read moreout with a Cabernet bottle.. it's that good!!

we were staying in Calistoga for the night and came across this cute little place on our way to our…read morehotel. It was absolutely adorable once I got inside. Super clean and water in the space was amazing. I got the sparkling wine to drink, which was incredibly smooth and delicious. Christian was incredibly friendly. He spent so much time really telling me about the region and a little bit about the fires that occurred a few years ago. He was incredibly knowledgeable not only about the wines, but also the area which I truly appreciate it as a tourist.

Lawers Estates is located in the heart of Calistoga, CA, so it's easy to find, and if you're…read morestaying near the town, walking to Lawers Estates should only take a few minutes. We didn't have a reservation for the wine tasting, but we walked in and got a few seats. Lawer Estates is a relatively small winery, but they had the best red wines I've ever had. Most of the seating was around the bar, with one section in the back with a large table and a couple of chairs. My only recommendation would be to add a few more cozy chairs as options for those that don't want to sit at a bar. The prices were in line with where they should be, and the service was top-notch. If you are in the area and looking for a romantic winery in Calistoga, I recommend stopping in. Overall, I would come back. Thank you for the fantastic experience!

Stone throw from downtown Calistoga, River Marie tasting room is contemporary and intimate to taste…read morethe single-vineyard bottlings of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon that Rivers-Marie began crafting since 2002. We have been purchasing River Marie for many years:hands down on quality to value ratio as Thomas Rivers Brown would say: "we don't pay big bucks for the winemaker!". Advance reservation required, and it is worth your time!

Appointment Only -…read more Rivers Marie is a brand named after middle names of Mr. Thomas Rivers Brown and his partner Genevieve Marie Welsh. It's not uncommon the wines are consistently sold out on the release day, and go thru legit site auction on K&L Wines if we want to get library vintages. I hope it's enough to convince how hard you should try to try a bottle of Rivers Marie if you haven't done so, and perhaps get onto the mailing list. Following other footsteps of cult wines that Mr. Brown oversee as winemaker (Schrader, Outpost, just name a few), Rivers Marie and Aston Estate are going to best represent his vision and legacy (in my humble opinion), also perhaps with more emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietals (although not necessarily true as we were able to barrel taste the new Cab and loved it). Having said that, it was quite an experience that the tasting room was generously made available to my visit. Frank, after we finally met in person, we found that we were from the same school! Well, just a decade apart (lol). My friends and I are all very grateful of Frank's hospitality and share his wealth of knowledge. The tasting room really show me about how much the brand cares about blend in into nature, community involvement, and finally, the wines, each one are so expressive to its terroir in which is why the wines are so difficult to get in the market. Once again, many thanks for having us!