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Sterling Vineyards

1111 Dunaweal Lane between Highway 29 and Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA
707 942 3344
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Ranked #8 of 50 activities in Calistoga
Type: Wineries, Trams, Architectural Buildings
Activities: Wine-tasting, Group tours/day tour
Traveller Description:  Don’t miss a visit to the Sterling Vineyards while visiting the quaint and laid-back town of Calistoga.  The main attraction here is the... more »
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Anaheim, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We arrived at 3:30 and had plenty of time for the self guided tour, the tastings and even purchased a few bottles of their reserved wines. If you're coming to Napa Valley, please leave your children at home. That's why you must be 21 to drink.. there's NOTHING in the Napa Valley that is kid friendly. Now that I've said... More

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Willoughby, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Taking the tram to the winery was a unique touch. We liked the self paced tour that had the wine tastings along the way, instead of just at the end at a bar. A beautiful facility-not to be missed!

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Jupiter, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The aerial tram is unique in the area with a nice view from the top. We had a cheese and cracker plate with our wine the was reasonable in price and the smoked duck and pate was very special The facility is of simple construction and needs painting. The tour is really just a walk to the patio through a... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The aerial tram that takes you to the tasting/tours is what makes this winery unique. Once at the top, you take a self-guided tour. The admission includes 5-6 wine tastings. The wines were not outstanding but the tram & tour experience were worth the $25 cost per person.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

A lovely stranger in the Tahoe airport gave my friend and I free passes to visit Sterling Vineyards. We probably wouldn't have gone otherwise (simply because we would have just gone to wherever we saw first), but we were glad to have gone. The wines were tasty, their flowers were lovely, and the tram ride up was nice. We went... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Nature, science, art and experience: from the flowering entrance, 300 vertical feet up the hill via an aerial tram, to the self-guided tour illustrated with large flat screen monitors. The hallways are decorated with wine themed art - available for sale - there's also a gift shop. We invested much of our time on the shaded patio admiring the views.... More

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Herndon, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is really a must see attraction in wine country, especially if it's your first time visiting. The aerial tram ride is fun and the self guided tour is very informative. It's much easier to learn about the wine production process when you can read the placards and watch the videos at your own pace rather than trying to catch... More

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Riverside, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Great spot. There is a tram you take to get to the winery. Self guided tour for $25 pp. You get four/five tastings and a complimentary glass. Loved the way it was set up. It was a lot of fun. A great view of the valley. I would go back. People were very friendly!

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Napa, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

If it were not for the tram ride up to the winery this place would have very few visitors. Mass produces wines should be outlawed in Napa Valley. If you have people under 21 yrs. old they may like the tram and the view. Otherwise, forget this place.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Beautiful estate with fun ram ride up the mountain to gorgeous views of Napa Valley. Great spot overlooking the valley, good wines (at least the reds). Get the lunch plate where they pair the food with each wine - great choices. We sat there for an hour in the beaytiful setting enjoying the food and wines. Better to pay the... More

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