LOLA is a small, family-driven winery in Calistoga focused on low alcohol wines, rare grape varieties, and a relaxed tasting experience. Unlike many Napa Valley wineries, LOLA prioritizes freshness, balance, and authenticity over heavy, high-alcohol styles.

LOLA is located in Calistoga, at the northern end of Napa Valley. The tasting room is set in a restored historic house, offering a more personal and intimate alternative to large estate wineries.

LOLA produces a wide range of wines, including:

The focus is on diversity, small production, and expressive wines.

Yes. LOLA produces Cabernet Sauvignon from old, dry-farmed vines in Calistoga and Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast. The style is more restrained and balanced than typical Napa Cabernets and Chardonnay, with a focus on freshness, structure, and minerality rather than heavy oak and high alcohol.

A LOLA wine tasting is relaxed, personal, and food-focused. Guests enjoy a curated selection of wines in a historic house or garden setting, often paired with small bites. The experience feels welcoming and informal, more like visiting a home than a traditional Napa Valley winery.

Tastings are under $40 per person, a rare find in Napa, and the fee is fully waived with the purchase of three bottles or more, making it one of the best value tasting experiences in the valley.

Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. However, during the week (Tuesday through Friday), walk-ins are often welcome depending on availability.

LOLA wines are made from organically farmed vineyards. The classic wine lineup is certified by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers), while other vineyards follow the same organic practices without formal certification.

Yes. All LOLA wines are vegan. The winery does not use animal-derived fining agents such as egg whites, casein, or isinglass. Some wines are unfined and unfiltered, while others use bentonite, a natural clay.

Low alcohol wines are made from grapes harvested at natural ripeness, resulting in better balance and freshness. At LOLA, white wines are typically around 11–12% alcohol and reds remain under 14%, making them more food-friendly and easier to drink.

Dry farming is a traditional method where vines rely only on natural rainfall instead of irrigation. This encourages deeper root systems and produces more concentrated, expressive wines.

Yes. LOLA is especially known for its white wines, offering one of the most diverse selections in Napa Valley, including both classic and rare grape varieties.

Calistoga is known for its volcanic soils, warm climate, and smaller, more artisanal wineries. It offers a more relaxed and authentic alternative to the busier parts of Napa Valley.

Yes. LOLA wines are available for purchase online, and guests can join the wine club for access to limited releases, special pricing, and exclusive wines.

Seth Cripe is the founder and winemaker behind LOLA. He started the winery in 2008 with a focus on artisanal winemaking, organic farming, and producing wines that are balanced, expressive, and approachable.

Visit us in Calistoga or explore our wines online to experience LOLA for yourself.

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