Date & Time: Saturday, August 15, 1-5pm
Tickets: $85+

Join the inaugural Calistoga Wine Festival - a unique wine experience celebrating the northern Napa Valley's excellence, the unique picturesque town of Calistoga, and the Calistoga wines. This event blends a retrospective on the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris (featured in the landmark movie "Bottle Shock") with the Grand Tasting of Calistoga's top AVA wines.

🔑 The Day's Exclusive Program

Featured Guests: Christopher Sawyer (Professional Wine Judge/Sommelier), Len Tolstunov (Event Creator and Founder, Calistoga Wine Society), Dario Sattui (founder of V. Sattui and Castello di Amorosa wneries), Hugh Davis (owner of Schramsberg and Davis wineries), representatives of major wineries and professional sommeliers.

Key Features

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Official Opening of the Calistoga Wine Festival

Welcome remarks from event creator, Len (Lenny) Tolstunov.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: The Interview

Intimate Q&A on the 1976 Judgment of Paris and Napa Valley's evolution, led by Christopher Sawyer with local wine celebrities

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Award Ceremony and Medal Announcements for the best Calistoga wines

presented by Christopher Sawyer

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Calistoga Grand Tasting (CGT)

Sip, savor and support: sample dozens of Best in Class, Double Gold, and Gold medal-winning Calistoga AVA wines, paired with complimentary gourmet food catered by local Calistoga restaurants. This is the charitable event: portion of the proceeds will support local nonprofit, UpValley Family Centers.

Tickets on sale now -- limited to 150 guests!