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Open 10:30 to 4:30
Appt required? Only for groups of 5 or more
Last barlinwine.com visit: 2008
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Tasting:
Plenty of tasting options typically at August Briggs. They have a medium-sized tasting bar that can accommodate around 8 guests comfortably. We have also been to the winery when they have taken us on a roaming tasting through the barrel racks to try a few wines directly from the barrel. August Briggs makes a number of different wines, but they have decided to trim back the number from around 18 to something closer to 12. A typical tasting at August Briggs offers most of what they have available to sell. The last time we were there, we tasted a Chardonnay, a number of Pinot Noirs, two Cabernets, and we were also able to taste two wines from the barrel, a Pinot Noir and a Pinot Meunier. So, to summarize: a LOT of wine!
**2012 UPDATE -- August Briggs has opened a new tasting room at 1307 Lincoln Ave. in downtown Calistoga!** The old location is now used solely for wine production.
Plenty of tasting options typically at August Briggs. They have a medium-sized tasting bar that can accommodate around 8 guests comfortably. We have also been to the winery when they have taken us on a roaming tasting through the barrel racks to try a few wines directly from the barrel. August Briggs makes a number of different wines, but they have decided to trim back the number from around 18 to something closer to 12. A typical tasting at August Briggs offers most of what they have available to sell. The last time we were there, we tasted a Chardonnay, a number of Pinot Noirs, two Cabernets, and we were also able to taste two wines from the barrel, a Pinot Noir and a Pinot Meunier. So, to summarize: a LOT of wine!
**2012 UPDATE -- August Briggs has opened a new tasting room at 1307 Lincoln Ave. in downtown Calistoga!** The old location is now used solely for wine production.
Recommended wine: I think they probably do Pinot Noir and Petite Sirah the best; their Zinfandels are also quite good. I think the Cabs are good, but overpriced.
Ratings (out of 5):
 WINE | 4.25 |  TASTING ROOM | 4.50 |
 ATMOSPHERE | 5.00 |  VALUE | 4.25 |
 OVERALL | 4.50 | ||
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