
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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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Paoletti Malbec 2011Malbec from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2011Merlot from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Vermeil Wines Luvisi Vineyard Dry Semillon 2011Semillon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Coquerel Wines Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Envy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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La Sirena Le Barrettage 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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T-Vine Cellars Frediani Vineyard Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Perliss The Ravens 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Chateau de Vie Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Summers Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Paoletti Fiore Sangiovese 2011Sangiovese from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2011Zinfandel from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Kenefick Ranch Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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T-Vine Cellars Frediani Vineyard Syrah 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Summers Estate Charbono 2011Bonarda from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Conn Creek Frediani Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Clos Pegase Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California