Calistoga
Napa Valley
At the northern end of Napa Valley, Calistoga is framed by mountains on three sides, creating a warm pocket that suits bold reds. The volcanic soils from nearby Mt. Saint Helena add a mineral edge to the Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah grown here.
The wines of Calistoga are made primarily from Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other Napa Valley varieties.
Vineyard Map
Climate
Protected by mountains on three sides, Calistoga creates a warm thermal pocket that traps heat during the day while cooling breezes from the north provide relief in the evenings. This results in one of Napa Valley's warmest growing regions with significant diurnal temperature variation.
Terroir
Calistoga sits atop volcanic bedrock from ancient eruptions of Mount Saint Helena, with layers of volcanic ash, pumice, and basaltic material creating well-draining soils. Alluvial deposits from seasonal water flow have mixed with the volcanic substrate, while pockets of clay provide water retention at depth, allowing vine roots to access moisture during dry periods.
Typical Aromas
What it tastes like
Body
Big
Acidity
Fresh
Tannin
Grippy
Oak
Oaky
Ripeness
Rich
Concentration
Dense
Big, dense and fresh with grippy tannin and a fair bit of oak; blackberry, black plum and dark chocolate over warm earth, chewy and broad.
black fruit · spicy · earthy · chewy · built to age
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Grapes of Napa Valley
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