Why We Recommend Storybook Mountain Winery
This winery earned its place for its uncompromising dedication to Zinfandel and its historical significance in Calistoga. Its high-altitude site produces unique expressions that are celebrated by critics and collectors alike.
Why Visit
- Explore historic hand-dug pre-prohibition wine caves.
- Taste world-class, elegant mountain-grown Zinfandels.
- Discover rugged beauty in the Mayacamas Mountains.
- Learn about pioneering organic viticulture practices.
- Enjoy an intimate and highly educational experience.
Good to Know
A historic Calistoga estate celebrated for producing some of the world's most elegant, age-worthy Zinfandels from organic mountain vineyards.
Tastings are by appointment only
Expect a scenic but winding drive up the mountain slopes
The property features original 19th-century hand-dug caves
Focus is on intimate, seated educational wine flights
Why Visit Storybook Mountain Winery?
Guests enjoy an intimate, educational tasting that highlights the estate's pre-prohibition history and unique volcanic terroir. The journey through the hand-dug caves offers a rare glimpse into Napa's winemaking past.
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"Storybook is truly a one of a kind experience and holds a very special place in my heart. It was one of the very first wineries I visited when I turned 21, and I’ve been raving about it ever since. There’s something so magical about this property. the literal story behind the winery is beautiful, and the setting feels like the perfect Napa Valley experience. I recently came back to show some friends around, and it reminded me exactly why I fell in love with it in the first place. We toured both the caves and the vineyards, which made the visit feel immersive and special. Even though you’re tasting alongside a small group, the experience still feels intimate and personal. One of the best parts was getting to interact with other guests from out of town. It created such a warm, welcoming atmosphere and made the tasting even more memorable. It’s not just about the wine it’s about the experience, the history, and the connections you make while you’re there. I absolutely recommend visiting. It is a little ways out from town, so be sure to secure transportation and make a reservation ahead of time for the smoothest experience."
griselda ochoa
