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Experience Napa Valley like never before at Sterling Vineyards, home to the region’s only aerial gondola. Ascend 300 feet above Calistoga for breathtaking panoramic views and an unforgettable wine-tasting adventure. Founded in 1964, Sterling pioneered Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and produced Napa’s first vintage-dated Merlots. Today, we continue our legacy of excellence, crafting award-winning wines that set the ‘Sterling Standard.’ Whether you’re visiting our iconic estate or shopping online, discover the elegance and innovation that define Sterling Vineyards.

Basic Tasting Fee (Per Person)

$55.00

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Reservations

Reservations Available
Walk Ins Accepted

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Tasting Room Reservations

Varietals Offered

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Merlot
Petit Sirah

Phone Number

800-726-6136

Tasting Hours

Features

Kid Friendly
Multiple Tasting Options
Outside Seating
Tours Self Guided
Wine Club

Tasting Details

All tasting experiences include a round-trip gondola ride. Gondola-only rides are not currently offered.

Guests who are not tasting wine may purchase a $25 non-drinking ticket when accompanying a guest with a wine experience.

If temperatures exceed 100°F, the gondola will close for guest safety.

Pets are not permitted on property. Licensed or registered service animals are welcome.

The Founder’s Experience $150pp
Reservations required. Guests must be 21+.
You’ll be treated to a world class food and wine pairing with our most coveted winery exclusive wines.

Hilltop Experience $95pp
Reservations required. Guests must be 21+.
During the experience, you’ll be guided through a tasting selection of five winery exclusive wines paired with local cheese and charcuterie.

Tour & Terrace Experience $85pp
Reservations strongly recommended. All Ages Welcome
Upon arrival at the top of the hill, you’ll enjoy leisurely self-guided wine tasting of three wines as you stroll the winery for a behind the scenes look at the art and science of winemaking. This experience concludes with a seated tasting of two wines and a cheese board on our elevated Southview Terrace overlooking the Napa Valley

Sterling Stroll $55 Per Person | $25 for ages 3–20
Reservations Recommended. All Ages Welcome
Enjoy a leisurely self-guided tasting of 5 wines while you stroll.