Type: Tasting Room, Mercantile // $–$$ Visit: 1–1.5hrs avg
Picayune Cellars & Mercantile is a downtown Calistoga tasting room that welcomes guests seven days a week. It offers multiple seating options, including an indoor lounge and outdoor courtyard, plus an eclectic mercantile featuring French master knife makers, Native American ledger artists, and local artisans. Light bites are available, or you can book a private lunch/dinner by reservation.
Why we like it:
We love that Picayune delivers serious quality without the pretension or price tag—French winemaker Claire Weinkauf (who trained with Paul Hobbs) focuses on “juiciness, balance, and finesse” in wines you’ll actually want to drink more than one glass of. The downtown Calistoga location is perfect for walk-ins, the curated French-American boutique makes for unique gift shopping, and you can book a private courtyard lunch paired with their wines for an affordable, authentic wine country experience.