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Girard Winery

4.6 (101 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

By appointment only

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Appointment welcoming. Already well into our wine tasting.
Renee L.

I have been a member for 8 years and the wines are always consistently good. Amanda was our server the past couple visits and always amazing!!!! Very knowledgeable about the wines, community, and has a real interest in her visitors. Whether you are seated inside or outside, you will enjoy the area.

Viognier anyone?
Laurie B.

Amazing views and wines!!! And with good friends the company is amazing! It's in Calistoga please visit the next time you're in the area you will not be disappointed.

Caili C.

I recently came with a large group of friends for their tasting. The property is gorgeous and feels more secluded and intimate than other wineries. The ranch style building also felt pretty unique for the Napa area. We were seated on the large porch at a couple of tables that we were able to combine into one so we could enjoy the tasting together. Service was friendly and we enjoyed the overviews which felt more personal than other wineries we've been to in the area. We started with a brut rose and progressed through to their cabernet sauvignon which was by far our favorite. I wasn't a fan of the grenache or zinfandel. We got a bottle of cabernet sauvignon to go and they have a larger selection of cabs which we were able to try a few more of before deciding on a particular region to bring a bottle home.

Jen L.

This one felt very high end, almost like a classy ranch style vineyard. We sat inside with our dogs in a nice lounge area. When we came, there were a few other folks but they weren't too busy. We did the tasting and tried a great selection of wines. They definitely have a very unique offering. The wines they have are definitely not for everyone but great if you want to try some unique types of wine that you can't really get anywhere else! They offering red and white wines that are a blend of 15+ varietals and apparently you don't know what you'll get because people just plant randomly in that plot so it always changes.

Alicia & Amanda were very hospitable.  We were able to taste from the Barrell and it was very good   they went above & beyond.
Ging A.

Service with Alicia was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and she was hospitable. Wine was great, I prefer the white Sauvignon & Chardonay

View from the winery door down to the entrance driveway
Cassandra S.

We came on a rainy Sunday and had the place pretty much to ourselves. You drive up through the vines to a beautiful ranch style building. Inside is an extensive foyer with the bottle lined wall behind a counter. We were greeted warmly and welcomed to sit anywhere. We picked the lovely cushy couches beside the warm fireplace inset to a beautiful white brick wall. The wines were delicious, the pours were a bit light, and the staff were exceptionally knowledgeable and honest about the wines. We loved the intimate feeling of the winery and the staffs ability to meet guests with the information level and vibe they wanted.

Charee G.

We weren't expecting much of a "wow" experience after reading some of the reviews prior to our visit. We came to Girard towards the end of the day and it was exactly what we needed. It's a cozy place with minimal excitement. Surprisingly, it was one of our more enjoyable experiences and possibly because we were ready to decompress and be in some ac on a comfortable couch. Josh was awesome! He was friendly, informative and personable. Their Mixed Blacks red blend is definitely unique, my spouse and I kept talking about that wine throughout the duration of our trip. Our only regret was not ordering wines to ship home.

Megan K.

Girard was great but none so great as our taster, Josh. If he doesn't get a new job soon, he will probably become a cat breeder. We love him as he seems to be a mini-cooper driving asset to any brand. 10/10 would hire for any person-facing company.

We purchased a charcuterie board for the kids, usually good for 2 people, but they threw in a lot more for us. Thank you Girard!
Tim Y.

My family visited Girard Winery earlier this year for their "Cabernet Comparison" tasting. The beautiful property is located in Calistoga just north-west of St. Helena. They have a long covered porch area with many tables bordering the main building. Inside the building, to the left and to the right, there are two indoor tasting room with a few sofas and couches. They are kid-friendly and dog-friendly (dogs only allowed at the outdoor tasting tables). On the menu that day was a comparison of their 2019 Rutherford, 2018 Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak and Mountain Cuvee. A delicately plated charcuterie board of meats and cheeses was also included with the tasting to complement each glass. I was also able to try a splash of their Calistoga Cab as well. Each glass poured came with a wealth of information from our host about the region, the grapes, and what we may experience on the nose and palate. We ended up joining their wine club that day too! Nicolle, who manages the wine club, has been super responsive to my emails about scheduling tastings and wine availability. Recently, we went back for another Cabernet Comparison Tasting and this time tried their Timeless Tasting. Nici was our host and provided amazing service! For the Cabs they had same selection as earlier in the year but they also added a 2016 Rutherford to the tasting so we could taste the difference between the vintages. I've always enjoyed the 2016 vintage so this was a treat. It was amazing and I bought a bottle to take home. The Timeless Tastings included a 2021 Chardonnay, 2018 Grenache, Calistoga Cab, and a 2019 Malbec. All of these were great and paired perfectly with the cheese and meats provided. I love that produce so many AVA-specific cabernets! Rutherford and Howell Mountain are some of my favorite regions for wines. You get the best of both worlds here at Girard Winery - They make so many mountain fruit and valley floor wines. It's nice to be able to compare the two side by side and really experience the difference in regions. Everyone we interacted with at the winery were welcoming, friendly, and so knowledgable! If you haven't visited Girard Winery, I recommend stopping for a tasting!

Cabernet franc
Teresa B.

Come to Girard for tasty and unique varietals served in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We went here for the Calistoga Passport series and had a very lovely time. Not only did we try the winter tasting menu, but we requested to try a few off-menu items as well. The friendly staff obliged. My recommendations are the 2021 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, which tasted like butterscotch, and the 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet franc. I loved getting to taste wine you don't see very often at other wineries, including an old vine valdiguie.

Catharine N.

This was my FIRST time to San Francisco and to Napa Valley so I was really excited about planning my itinerary. With that being said, I needed to be very intentional with my winery selections. After doing my research, I knew Girard Winery had to be on my list. First off, I went in December and it was rainy the day I went. However; the views at Girard are still STUNNING. You can see the hills and mountains from the outdoor patio. If you can, try to snag an outdoor seat. Even though that day was chillier, the server was still accommodating and allowed us to have our tasting outside! Felt like we had our own private wine tasting to enjoy the scenary outdoors. The winter selection included a blend of reds/white and they all tasted great. The wine was fantastic too AND there was a 2-for-1 tasting deal!!! What a win-win! Would highly recommend!

Real nice place to chill and drink wine.
Jeff N.

Girard is one of a few wineries located in the Calistoga area of Napa Valley that offers a great experience to join wine, especially when the weather is sunny, and there are blue skies outside. They have plenty of outdoor seating on their porch and on the front lawn facing their vineyard that stretches all around the property. We were fortunate to have the winery not be as crowded when we went in May as the peak season doesn't start until June and runs busy through at least September. The vineyards are beautiful with the mountainous terrain in the backdrop. The weather was gorgeous when we went to Girard for our scheduled tasting that we reserved online at 10:30 AM. Everyone that interacted with us at Girard was amicable and professional during our tasting, starting us off with glasses of rose wine, which was quite refreshing and a good palate cleanser to begin. Once we were seated at our table outside, our wine ambassador provided us with a nice charcuterie plate, which was part of the tasting. The dish comprised some lovely proscuito, salami, soft and hard cheeses, grapes, and dried apricots. Additionally, they provided us with a couple of chocolate, which we hoped we could save towards the end of the tasting. However, the temperatures rose pretty quickly in the valley, so they were a little melted -- we still enjoyed them with forks! Our Elevated Tasting started with a 2019 GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Montrachet, I believe is the acronym), which was quite good -- a little tart and fruitiness as it sat on the palate. My favorite of the four wines Girard served for our primary tasting was the delicious 2018 Old Vine Valdiguies. I made sure I could have a little refill of that one and picked up a bottle to bring back home to South Florida. The other two samplings were delicious between the 2019 Charbono and the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. Like other wineries where you can reserve a tasting, they offer forms to order wines to ship back home and join their mailing list -- designed and printed on lovely stationery. If you find yourself in Calistoga or nearby in one of the surrounding towns in Napa Valley, Girard should be on your list of wineries to visit and enjoy a tasting.

Peter L.

It's a small winery at a hidden part of Calistoga, we took advantage of the 2 for 1 special. The wine itself were just ok IMO but your taste may differ. The interior had an open contemporary layout, the outdoor patio was where the tasting occurred. Although not spectacular, the view was serene and peaceful. Our host Kendall was very efficient and did an admirable job of entertaining multiple parties on her own. Overall we still prefer the wines from its sister winery Clos Pegase across the street, nonetheless we got some petite sirah to go.

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The wine was wonderful, and even better, Enoch, the manager, was very knowledgeable about what he served us.

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