
Calistoga Wine Napa Valley, California
Learn about Calistoga wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more …
One of Napa Valley’s oldest wine growing subregions but last to gain appellation status, Calistoga occupies the northernmost section of the valley. Beginning at the foot of Mount St. Helena, its vineyards stretch over steep canyons and roll out onto the valley floor. The soils in Calistoga are volcanic, which means they are heavy in minerals, low in organic matter and allow good drainage for vine roots, creating less green growth and more concentration of flavor within the grape berries.
Summer days are very hot but most nights cool down with moist ocean breezes sneaking in over the Mayacamas Mountains or from Knights Valley to its northwest.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the area’s star variety with Zinfandel coming in a strong second, though the latter commands far less price per tonnage so continues to be outshined by Cabernet in vineyard acreage, save for some important exceptions.
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Clos Pegase Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Tofanelli Family Vineyard Charbono 2008Other Red Wine from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Paoletti Fiore Sangiovese 2008Sangiovese from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Pott Wine Alfred Frediani Vineyard Pour Ma Gueule Red 2008Rhone Red Blends from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Barlow Unfiltered Merlot 2008Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Envy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California