Make the Most of Napa’s ‘Cabernet Season’

For only $75, get complimentary tastings at these 16 wineries.

When Napa Valley’s harvest season comes to a close, the crowds clear out, and the temperature grows milder, the region enters something called “Cabernet Season.”

“It’s kind of an insider’s secret,” says Eric Reichert, CEO of the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, “that what we call ‘Cabernet Season’ is one of the best times to visit.”

The Chamber’s “Winter in the Wineries Passport Program” is the best way to make the most of this underrated season. Running nine weeks — from December 3, 2022 through February 5, 2023 — the program includes complimentary tastings at each of the 16 participating wineries in the Calistoga AVA (American Viticultural Area).

Passports, valued at $400 in tastings alone, are only $75 each, making them a perfect holiday gift. Passport holders also receive discounts at Calistoga hotels, restaurants, spas, and shops. More info at visitcalistoga.com/winter-in-the-wineries-passport.

Castello di Amorosa

You can learn more about Castello di Amorosa at their website, castellodiamorosa.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/thecastello.

Chateau Montelena Winery

You can learn more about Chateau Montelena Winery at their website, montelena.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/chmontelena.

Clos Pegase Winery

You can learn more about Clos Pegase Winery at their website, clospegase.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/clospegase.

Elusa Winery

You can learn more about Elusa Winery at their website, elusawinery.com, and Instagram,

instagram.com/elusawinery.

Fults Family Vineyards

You can learn more about Fults Family Vineyards at their website, ffvwines.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/ffvwines.

Girard Winery

You can learn more about Girard Winery at their website, girardwinery.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/girardwinery.

Kaiser Family Winery

You can learn more about Kaiser Family Winery at their website, kaiserfamilywinery.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/kaiserfamilywinery.

Laura Michael Wines

You can learn more about Laura Michael Wines at their website, lauramichaelwines.com, and Facebook page, facebook.com/lauramichaelwines.

Madrigal Family Winery

You can learn more about Madrigal Family Winery at their website, madrigalfamilywinery.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/madrigalfamilywinery.

Maria Concetto Winery

You can learn more about Maria Concetto Winery at their website, mariaconcettowinery.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/mariaconcettowinery.

Picayune Cellars

You can learn more about Picayune Cellars at their website, picayunecellars.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/picayunecellars.

Pope Valley Winery

You can learn more about Pope Valley Winery at their website, popevalleywinery.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/pvwinery.

Raymond Vineyards

You can learn more about Raymond Vineyards at their website, raymondvineyards.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/raymondvineyard.

Six Sigma Ranch and Winery

You can learn more about Six Sigma Ranch and Winery at their website, sixsigmaranch.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/sixsigmaranch.

Tank Garage Winery

You can learn more about Tank Garage Winery at their website, tankgaragewinery.com, and Instagram, instagram.com/tankwinery.

Vault Wine + Artifacts

You can learn more about Vault Wine + Artifacts at their website, vaultcalistoga.wine/vaultcalistoga, and Instagram, instagram.com/vaultwinecalistoga.