Once the grapes have been picked 和 the latest vintage is resting in tanks, the majority of tourists bid adieu to the Silverado Trail, 和 Calistoga 变成一个更安静的地方.

尽管这听起来几乎违反直觉, winter is one of the best times to visit Calistoga’s various wineries, as the craziness of harvest has wrapped 和 tasting rooms have a bit more elbow room. While you can easily book a tour or pop into a tasting room on your own terms, a fun way to visit Calistoga’s diverse wineries this season is through the 冬天在酒庄护照. 从12月1日起, 2018年至2月3日, 2019, the $60 passport gives you access to free tastings at wineries, as well as discounts at Calistoga businesses 和 hotels. 避免冬季抑郁. Pack your bags for a long weekend of wine tasting in the winter wonderl和 of Calistoga.

第一天

W.H. 史密斯的葡萄酒

入住酒店后，W.H. 史密斯的葡萄酒 in downtown Calistoga is the perfect way to get acquainted with the town 和 the area’s wines. Owner Bill Smith was one of the leaders in the creation of the Howell Mountain AVA, 和 his cabernets from the area exemplify why the region was deemed worthy of its own designation.

内幕消息: Prep your olfactory senses with The 酒 Sensory Experience, a guided seminar that helps guests learn to better identify aromas 和 flavors in wine.

1367 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 942-1194

阿莫罗萨城堡

The majestic Tuscan-inspired 13th century castle was built as an homage to 4th generation winemaker Dario Sattui’s Italian heritage 和 is a sight to behold amidst the 纳帕 Valley l和scape. 在这里, sangiovese grows alongside some of Calistoga’s popular varieties in the picturesque vineyards, 又一次向酒庄的意大利根源致敬.

内幕消息: 阿莫罗萨城堡 partners with local 纳帕 Valley restaurants to offer free corkage for Amorosa’s wines. Purchase a bottle to bring to dinner later that evening.

4045 North Saint 海伦娜 Hwy, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 967-6272

第二天

英镑的葡萄园

Next, swing over to another classic producer: 英镑的葡萄园. Take in the wintry l和scape 和 picturesque winery — the architecture emulates the style found in Mykonos, where founder Peter Newton used to live — as you ride to the top on their aerial tram. Built to transport staff 和 guests to the winery without impacting the hill, the gondola offers some of the best views of the area.

内幕消息: Make sure to taste the merlot; Sterling claims their 1969 vintage was the first vintage-dated, single varietal merlot in all of California (previously it was only regarded as a blending grape).

1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 942-3344

坦克车库酒厂

以180度的风格来结束一天的工作. 坦克车库酒厂, 位于一个由20世纪30年代的加油站改建而成, 宠物实验, skin-fermented白人, 时髦的混合酒(桑娇维塞酒和geww rztraminer), 任何人?)和凉爽, eye-catching labels — a total antithesis to the established classical producers of the area.

内幕消息: Although tastings take place at their Lubrication Bar, ask to see the secret back room. This velvet wallpaper-lined speakeasy is normally reserved for 酒 Club members, 但如果你客气地问, 他们可能会让你看一眼.

1020 Foothill Boulevard, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 942-8265

第三天

秘密地Pegase

由著名建筑师Michael Graves设计, 秘密地Pegase提供了另一个独特之处, design-centric environment for enjoying Calistoga’s range of wines. The winery sources from their four estate vineyards, 总共450英亩, where classic Bordeaux varieties as well as pinot noir are the focus.

内幕消息: 虽然大多数酒庄提供葡萄园之旅, 就像秘密地Pegase一样, their winter-friendly Connoisseur Cave Tour experience takes guests through their underground caves, ending with a wine 和 charcuterie tasting in the Cave Theater.

1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 942-4981

牧歌家族酒庄

酒maker Chris Madrigal’s gr和parents were one of the first Mexican families to settle in the upper part of 纳帕 Valley when they arrived in the 1930s. 他们的农场生活影响了克里斯的父亲, 是谁开始种植酿酒葡萄的, 和 third generation Chris established 牧歌家族酒庄 in 1995. Petit sirah is a specialty here, as is cabernet sauvignon.

内幕消息: Just because the weather isn’t cooperating doesn’t mean you can’t have a picnic. The winery’s Calistoga Lifestyle 酒ry Lunch experience — complete with a wine tasting — moves into the winemaking facility during inclement weather.

北街3718号. 海伦娜大道，加州卡利斯托加94515，(707)942 -8619

音色省长

Make new friends of the four-legged variety at 音色省长, which is situated in the middle of an equestrian training facility 和 sanctuary. The tour not only covers the winemaking facility but the ranch as well, where guests can see the horses up close (up to 45 of them reside on the property).

内幕消息: Skip the cheese: 音色省长 offers a pairing of savory cookies with their wines.

1251 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515, (707) 942-2100