LOLA Wines

So lucky to be invited to Lola Wines in Calistoga, CA in Napa Valley to taste a vertical selection of Malvesia Bianca! A Mediterranean grape varietal gaining traction with California producers. LOLA host and winemaker Seth Cripe and his wonderful team presented tastings in their beautiful back garden of their fabulous Malvesia wines, as well as Malvasia’s from Istria, Canary Islands, Sicily, Lazio and Madeira. Wow! What a great way to enjoy and experience side by side tastings of this fabulous wine varietal ! Special thanks to Vivian and Jared! BRAVA, Lola!!

Made our second visited yesterday (3/26/25), with some friends from Chicago. Like our first visit, this experience was wonderful. Our first visit we just stopped in (without a reservation) to pick-up a bottle wine and ended-up tasting four or five wines and bought a few bottles. Vincent was a wonderful host. Then yesterday we actually had an appointment because we were a party of five. Vivian was the hostess with the mostess. We all had a great time tasting five wines and getting a great education on Lola wines specifically and the wine business in general, as well as viticulture. Vivian was fun and engaging. We all had a great time and bought several bottles. For me, the 2002 Artisanal Series Malbec is to die for. If you like rich, full body reds, this is awesome.

Modern boutique vinery with mostly eco friendly wine making. Focused on traditional European techniques, little to no blending to put the individual grape at the center. We tasted Excellent Chenin Blanc, amazing experimental Muscat aged in a clay jar, a super special varietal Malvasia Bianca and a great Malbec. Lola also houses a little seafood side gig selling excellent original and Japanese Sake Bottarga. Worth a visit. Great team!!

Such an unassuming spot with a BIG delivery. Jarred was an excellent host. Personable, professional, and pretty ;) The wines were lovely. They focus on single varietals and maintaining the beautiful acidity. My friend and I enjoyed their tasting and a small bite of whipped ricotta and bottarga (not familiar? No worries. Order it anyway and thank me later!!) I personally loved their muscat. AND?! Its one of the valleys most affordable tastings. Do. NOT. skip this place!

Lola was — as it always is — a hit. Katie is super friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and genuinely fun to chat with. The wines were delicious and the backyard is the perfect sunny day hangout.

5-Star Experience at Lola Winery! We stumbled upon Lola Winery due to our shared love for our furry friend, Lola. With outstanding reviews, we had to visit. What a delightful surprise! Jared provided exceptional service, sharing personalized wine expertise. We discovered: •⁠ ⁠A crisp, fruity Riesling, perfectly balanced •⁠ ⁠A stunning red Zinfandel blend: fruity, full-bodied, yet smooth •⁠ ⁠A unique Counoise grape varietal (thank you for introducing us! Lola Winery excels at crafting distinct, well-balanced wines. Their story is inspiring. Jared, thank you for dedicating time to explain each wine's grape, blend, and nuances. Your passion shines through. We cherished this intimate wine experience. Rating: 5/5 stars Besides the decoration and ambience was beyond romantic!

LOLA Wines was a unique boutique tasting experience. Garrett was our host and he was friendly and very knowledgeable. The patio was cozy and decked out with charming fall decor. The wines were delicious as well! There’s currently a wait list to join their wine club but I’m hoping to make it in. Highly recommended!

We had a lovely wine tasting here and I highly recommend visiting when in Calistoga. I have been drinking Lola Pinot’s for a few years now, but had never visited their tasting room before. If you want to taste some unusual varietals that are elegant and approachable Lola should be on your list! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly as well. It feels like you are sitting in a courtyard in Europe~I work in the industry and will definitely be visiting again!

If you only have one stop to make for wine tasting or if you want to try many wineries, go to Lola! Lola Winery excels at crafting distinct, well-balanced wines. The winemaker Seth Cripe has a unique story and ambition. Such a sweet and great setting that really welcomes you and makes you feel at home.

Super cute and the wines were great. The wine manager was nice and knowledgeable. We had a nice time.

Wow what an amazing experience! Katie was fantastic and so kind. All five wines we tasted were unique and Katie was very knowledgeable about the winemaking. Highly recommend such a lovely experience!

Highly recommended! Thank you to Vivian and the team for taking such good care of us and sharing their knowledge and ridiculously delicious wines. We had so much fun in the beautiful garden and will certainly be coming back. Also the burrata dish was so tasty!

My husband took me and our kids here for a wine tasting before we checked into our resort in Calistoga. They are one of the few wineries that actually allow kids, and I can see why! The back patio is absolutely delightful and perfect for kids, lots of cool plants and trinkets to look at. The vibe is super homey and cozy and you literally feel like you're at someone's house (which the building actually is). The service is super friendly and welcoming, and you definitely feel like it's a different pace than the busy city. We ended up getting 2 bottles and the bottarga (roe). A bit pricey but totally worth it!

The wines here are excellent, they were described by a very informative person named Jarred and he knows his stuff. Additionally, our minds were blown after having the Bottarga and Mojama food offerings. I have never had these before and they were so delicious, we took some home (along with wine). The beautiful garden setting was so relaxing and enjoyable, I highly recommend anyone to go to Lola wines!

I've been wanting to visit Lola for a long time and finally made it happen! The wines were exceptional as well as the service. Katie was very knowledgeable and welcoming to the point where we felt right at home!

Was nearby and saw review on Yelp. They are nice to get me in with a very short notice. The tasting house is pretty cute, with a cozy backyard for the tastings. Very interesting wine offerings. I surprisingly really liked the whites. Grabbed two bottles after. Really hard working people here with great personality. It was a hot day but they kept the area cool with strong fans. Really enjoyed the visit .

Service was terrific. Wines good. Ambiance very good. Food mediocre. A substantial change from the large wineries in the area.

Lovely garden setting, great wines, knowledgeable friendly staff . A perfect wine tasting that is more intimate in a smaller relaxing setting. The outdoor seating on the patio is absolutely perfect and the music playing was a added touch it was a great vibe.

A group of friends and I stopped by Lola during a wine weekend in Napa, and we were so happy we did! We didn't have a reservation. The patio was full, but there was a private room inside that was perfect. Lauren was a great host, explaining all about the different wines and fun facts about the winery. My friends and I all agreed that Lola was our favorite winery that we visited that weekend. I later told my cousin about Lola and she said she already knew about the winery because a couple of her friends were obsessed with Lola!

We were treated to the best service ever. We did a complete tasting and had some of their amazing bottarga! We were able to meet their wine maker and discovered a new winemaking process. All the wines were finely crafted! Thank you so much for an amazing experience!

Favorite winery of my Napa Valley weekend by far! The employees were so welcoming and friendly and even sat down with us for a bit to chat and tell us about the winery, wines, and other recommendations for our trip. The tasting was one of the cheapest we did and the best wines. The cherry on top was the ambiance. You can do an indoor or outdoor tasting but I recommend the outdoor as it is in the "backyard" of the house/winery and feels like you are in a cozy garden. This is a must visit winery when in the Napa Valley area!

Lola is a tasting house in downtown Calistoga (no vineyard views but cute setting). They have an adorable outdoor patio where you can taste 5 wines for $30 or the entire line up for $50 (10 different wines). It's a small family owned winery and the wine maker and his wife is usually around saying hi and introducing the wines to people. We visited during the Valentine's weekend and they had a sweet surprise treat and also took Polariods for everyone to keep! Loved spending time there and ended up buying a bottle of Dry Riesling and two different Pinot Noirs. More wineries based on views, price, varietals at finevining.com IG @fine.vining Cute for pictures: 3/5 QPR: Average price $20-50 Main varietals: Dry Riesling, Pinot, Cab Tasting fee: $30, waived with 3 bottles

It's a small operation but definitely a gem to stop at in Calistoga. Just along the main road, walking into Lola Wines feels like you're coming over to your friends' house out in the countryside to savor an afternoon with people you enjoy being around. There isn't much seating and during the past few months, at least, you won't be seated without a prior reservation, so definitely book ahead. Easy check in - just walk right in to the backyard and you'll be seated and introduced to the selection. We went for the mixed tasting on this occasion, meaning we had some of the reds as well as a few whites. Served beautifully for your pouring pleasure, and each comes with its own little story from your host. And due to the coziness of the backyard area, you get a lot of personalized attention from the host as you proceed through the tasting. You may even catch a glimpse of the Lola founder during your visit, as he's known to come by. There are some wines at Lola that you can only purchase at the Lola house. You won't find them on store shelves elsewhere in the country. Again, it's just a really small operation so supply is very limited. But this adds an element of pizzazz to the tasting, I think. Best part? The restroom at the Lola house has a pink ball pit bathtub. Why? Who knows? Do we need to ask? No - It's wonderful. Definitely no regrets about coming to Lola. We had a great time. As a complete wine amateur, I thought the wines were pleasant and tasted different enough that I enjoyed going through the tasting. Don't ask me for wine reviews hahaha. Lola is nice cozy place to spend the afternoon with good company and an enjoyable tasting experience.

It is the cutest little winery where you get to taste delicious wines in the back garden. Such a chill place , reminded me of wine tasting back in the day when it was cheap and unpretentious. Tried the little bites of bread from model bakery with butter and seafood jerky.. it was very good. As for wine, liked all the wines they had but the Cabs and Malvasia Bianca are favorites. Oh and Jared was awesome and shared all his knowledge about the wine making process and food pairing . Great service and a cute garden tasting is waiting at this winery.

Lola Wines is an amazing, very charming tasting room, with really delicious wines. The woman who helped serve/share the wines (Lydia) was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was cold and rainy when we were there, so we didn't get to sit in their lovely patio, but the shop/room is artistic and warm and welcoming. We bought the Cabernet, which almost tastes like delicate chocolate, and it was so delicious to drink with our dinner at home. If you are in Calistoga, you really should stop by Lola Wines! (make an appointment first.) Cheers!

Such a gem! Unique wine in a cute little tasting area outdoors. We stumbled here without a reservation but they had a cancellation and took us in. Great hostess makes you feel at home and explained each wine and the fermentation process perfectly. The smoked roe and mojama was so interesting as a pairing to the wine. We truly enjoyed our experience here and brought bottles home to enjoy. Tip: Stop in even if you don't have an appointment. They are so friendly!

Great small winery located right off the Main Street in Calistoga. We came in without a reservation at 4 p.m. The guy working was so very nice and let us do a quick tasting before they closed. We were so thankful. They have the most beautiful courtyard out back. We really enjoyed our hour here and def want to come back. The wines were all really good and all on the dry side. We took home bottles of the rose and Pinot Noir. This is a wonderful tasting room with great wine prices compared to some other places in Calistoga. Great value! This place is a must for any trips to Calistoga or Napa!

Really nice tasting room and great wines. We had a good tasting range, with two whites and a few reds. Our host was great too, he knew a lot about the wines and clearly loved them as well. Despite it being busy, it never felt like we were forgotten about. We loved it and can't wait to go back!

We're on a weekend wedding venture tour and came across The Lola House serendipitously as our puppy's name is also Lola. We stopped in and experienced the best service (Cory), wine, and food (bottarga) of the entire weekend. This place is truly a gem. I'm hesitant leaving this review as we will be back often but know it's only a matter of time before the valley and out-of-towners know what The Lola House has to offer.

We first tried a bottle of Lola Pinot at Lovina right around the corner from Lola Wines. The Pinot was so good that we decided to visit Lola during our next trip to Calistoga. Lola Winery is located in a quaint house that is a combo of office space and tasting room. Rafaela greeted us at the door and gave us a quick tour of part of the house. Given the COVID situation, we got to sit outside in this wonderful outdoor area in back. As it was chilly, heat lamps and blankets were available to keep us warm. We began the wine tasting with several white wines even though we prefer reds. The Dry Reisling was fantastic and not at all cloyingly sweet as many Reislings are. The second white wine was the Malvasia Bianca which is a unique wine and a rare one for Napa. The flight of reds included several Pinots and a Cabernet. All of them were excellent. During the tasting, we ordered a cheese plate which turned out to be the best cheese plate we've had ever. Seth, the winemaker, hung out with us and gave us a lot of details on how the wines at Lola are made. We ended up tasting every wine that was available for tasting. Wines for the tasting are served in an interesting way, and I won't tell so you'll have to go to Lola to find out. My partner and I always pick the smaller wineries because we like the intimate, friendly nature of these wineries. Lola Wines is one of those wonderful, small wineries that has a passion for making excellent wines. Rafaela and Seth were great to talk to and the vibe at Lola is very comfortable and laid back. We are definitely going back for another visit!

How utterly fantastic. They are so agreeable with how they approach winemaking and they are so inviting to the consumer! I loved hearing the stories on this beautiful spring day. Sipping wines in their patio to classic roots music in the background, our host Corey showered us with vignettes about the life and times of Lola's winemakers. Even going so far as to notice how much we love photography - and to tell us about their upcoming art show featuring the black and white photographs of the vineyard workers themselves. Their wines are as graceful as their presence, light on the approach, with a sophistication that comes across clearly. How well received we were and thanks to the Chronicle article they were featured as one of the top 25 wineries to visit. We have to agree completely, glad they made the list and wish them the best.

A group of us attended a tasting at Lola Wines the other day. We all really enjoyed it. Corey tasted us thru a generous list of wines. He was informative, knowledgeable, and very passionate about his work. This is the thing I love about wine tasting! Even the owner - Seth Cripes - stopped by to chat a bit. It was so nice to meet the person that made these wines - you don't always get that opportunity. The tastings came in these two-ounce tubes - making it easy for anyone sharing a tasting. Reminded us all of science class! The tasting takes place on the back patio of a quaint house on Hwy 128. It was private and Corey turned on the heat lamp for us. Seth's wife does all the decor and artwork. What a talented group! I left with an awesome Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - so good! Until next time!

Quaint, personal and outstanding. If you're seeking unique, explorative wines and a truly genuine tasting experience, I highly recommend Lola. Rafa went out of her way to ensure we had an educated experience.

Where to start. Nestled alongside the road outside of Napa is the LOLA Winery. We are not wine coneiseurs by any means, so we were honestly expecting some pretentious sommelier that would think we couldn't appreciate what they had to offer, considering how highly reviewed LOLA is. It couldn't have been further from the truth. Our wine tasting was a casual, yet intimate experience essentially in the beautiful back patio of someone's home. We were treated as good friends at a dinner party with a host that knew everything there was to know about the wine they were serving. Each wine we had was fantastic. The Chennin Blanc could only be described as "gluggable", perfect for after work, relaxing at home. The Pinot Noir was floral and delicate. The Cabernet was fruity, smoky, and not too sweet. I basically only drink beer and whiskey. I'm really into microbrews and I'm dedicated enough to try thousands of them. I don't even like wine, but this changed my mind. I'd happily go back tomorrow.

Lola Wines is such a good find! Very cute atmosphere in their garden for the wine tasting and the experience is more personable like you're at someone's dinner party. They started you with a Pinot Noir Rosé as a welcome taste. This was actually the only Lola wine we've tried previously and it's a good one. The official tasting started with a Dry Riesling, which was nice. Next was a Malvasia Blanc and this is the only 100% MB served in the Napa Valley. Our server let us know this is the wine we will remember all day and he wasn't wrong. The Chenin Blanc was next and that is a favorite varietal of mine. This Chenin Blanc was different from others I've experienced with its jasmine note. We had two rounds of Pinot Noir next; Lola's flagship, the Russian River Valley and their 10th Anniversary Reserve. Both were delicious but I preferred the flagship for it's drinkability and I thought it would compliment food well. The final tasting was the Cabernet Sauvignon and again that was good too. We left with three bottles, the Rosé, the Malvasia Blanc and the Russian River Pinot Noir. Best little winery in Calistoga!

If you are in Napa Valley you must visit Lola Wines. By far, it was the best experience I had in the valley. The place is charming and cozy and Rafaela, wife of the winemaker/owner, is a brilliant artist and turn the place into a beautiful art gallery. I learned a lot with her about the process of making a perfect wine, she was adorable. I love having my tasting in the back patio outside. Lovely. The wines were exceptional. Malvasia Bianca was my favorite and so Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. I hope to be back soon!

Super cute family owed winery. Easy to book a reservation, friendly staff and adorable patio. Wines were easy drinking and pleasant.

What a lovely experience we had at Lola Wines. Sitting in the garden patio felt like we had been transported to another world where fairies and nymphs live. Our visit was quick unfortunately because we had to get on the road, but we will be back for sure!

My daughter and I were on a trip this past week and had the pleasure of meeting Jarred and do a tasting. We were so impressed by Jarred and the wines, that we joined the wine club. We cannot wait to get our first shipment! Jarred gave us recommendations of places to see while we were in town. If it wasn't for him, we would have missed out on the fantastic Lola wines and the sites Jarred recommended. To say he made our trip even more special than we had planned, is an understatement! We would never have taken a day trip to Bodega Bay and would have missed out on a special day. Thank you, Jarred for the fantastic tasting and all of your recommendations! Jarred is very knowledgeable and extremely kind.

A hidden gem just off Hwy 29 coming into Calistoga. Felt like I was in someone's awesome home, a circa-1892 home with cool art and an adorable garden. The whole family, human and canine, were there to charm the visitors that filled every table. Great wines & conservas and wonderful way to spend an afternoon. A must-visit and I'll definitely be back!

What a great setting and a great variety! The information given about the wines was excellent, I learned some new things! I think if you are in Calistoga and don't visit Lola Wines it will be your loss.

Going wine tasting is always fun & interesting, but having an enjoyable experience added is what Lola's does. The wine is quality good, the service very good, & the atmosphere makes it something you would will remember & plan to go back.

Delicious little gem with affordable and excellent wines . Originally had these wines in Florida and were excited to find the tasting room . Adorable house and friendly family staff .

This tasting room and family was by far the best experience we had during our week and wine country!! We stumbled upon their place and took a chance! So very nice, the wines are delicious and the family is fantastic! Seth, Rafa, Marley, Nancy, lucky and Lola are the real deal. The Malvasia Bianca was the best wine I had on my trip... Cheers from Florida!

I can't believe I found this gem! Local wine maker Seth Cripe and his lovely, artistic wife Rafa have just opened this tasting room in Calistoga. It's warm and inviting and the wines are exceptional! Small and intimate while still being casual and fun. Check it out!

This is a family run boutique winery with a cute and comfortable tasting house located in Calistoga. When you walk into the house you feel like you are truly at home with LOLA. Cozy up next to the quaint fireplace. Enjoy a glass or a tasting of their unique and thoughtfully crafted wines. You are likely being poured by one of the family members of Seth Cripe, the winemaker. Often Seth himself will come into the LOLA house to hang out and pour tastings, which is a very amazing experience. If you are REALLY lucky Lola (the dog and real boss) will be there to greet you at your visit. When you take a sip of LOLA you truly experience the love and pride that has gone into the production of this wine. This is a one of a kind experience for the Napa Valley. I highly recommend you put LOLA on your list for your visit! Great Wine, Great Tasting Experience

Amazing wine, extremely friendly and informative staff. You can tell they love what they do and are passionate about wine. We loved our experience here and absolutely loved every single wine that was part of the tasting. Highly recommend.

Found this little gem walking around Calistoga, so glad we reviewed Yelp first... the owner's Seth & Rafaela are so friendly, informative and accommodating... Luv the ambience and the wines! Highly recommend their tasting room, even with COViD-19... they are safe, clean and personable!!

What an awesome find for us in wine country! After driving by the Lola House the last few times we have been visiting Calistoga, we were finally able to visit. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with a taste of their rose (which ended up being my absolute favorite) and escorted to the back patio. The ambiance of this place is to die for - surrounded by lush trees and beautiful pink flowers! On a hot summer day, being in that back patio made it seem as if it was 20 degrees cooler than it was! Rafa, the wife's owner was a sweetheart with lots of knowledge about the wine and fun stories! We also got to meet Seth, the Winemaker/Owner who you can tell has a genuine passion for what he does. They both do an amazing job of making you feel like you are at home, like you are part of the family. The wine was delicious, we had to try all of it so we did the 10 flight tasting. My fiance's favorite was the Chenin Blanc as well as the Russian River Pinot - but don't get me wrong we enjoyed every single wine we tasted. 10/10 would recommend, we loved everything about this place. We loved it so much that we walked out with a membership!

Lola wines was the highlight of our most recent trip to Napa. The winery is run by a lovely couple who's passion is to bottle unique and quality wines. They succeed phenomenally at that goal, with every wine we tasted being of top quality, even if not every wine was to our personal liking. Our favorite was the Chenin Blanc which is subtle and delicate, even for a white. Better still is the way that Rafaela and Seth treated everyone. It was as if we were their personal friends getting a taste of homemade wine in their backyard. The tasting fees are reasonable and are waived if you buy three bottles of wine. Highly recommended and cannot thank them enough for their hospitality.

Wonderful wine tasting experience at Lola wines! Our hostess Rafa was so knowledgeable and friendly. The experience was unpretentious and very relaxed. The tasting patio was beautiful. The wines were so delicious we bought 4 to take home. We can't wait to come back!! Hidden gem, go before it gets too difficult to book.

I've been here twice now and it gets better each time. Rafa is such an amazing and gracious host, and their wines are amazing! I messaged Rafa to see if a friend of mine could come in and visit on a week day, they weren't even open but she made the time to come and see us and make sure we had an amazing time. She went above and beyond and always does! They have a little secret garden in the back which is perfect to do a tasting in or buy a bottle. They do a lot of different delicious whites and reds as well! Their Rosé of Pinot is one of my favorite, it's very enjoyable. The service here is amazing along with the wines, and I make sure to visit here every time I'm in Calistoga!

I'm not sure how my friends and I ended up at this tasting room, but I'm glad we did. Lola had a lot of wines that you would find at other local tasting rooms (pinot, chardonnay, etc) but they also have some that I hadn't tried before, like the Malvasia Blanca. The ambiance was very comfortable and familiar, and the winemakers were friendly and knowledgable. I only with the winery's namesake, Lola the dog, was there! I will be back.

Exceptional LoLa Experience. Our host Corey was amazing, he was extremely knowledgeable and educated us throughout our time at Lola. We also had the opportunity to meet owner and winemaker Seth and his wife Rafa. They went above and beyond to educate us on bottarga and told the story behind their starting Cortez Conservas (https://www.cortezconservas.com/). The wine and the bottarga were phenomenal. I highly recommend Lola to others; it is a must visit for anyone visiting Calistoga or the surrounding area. You can read more about the winery in Ester Mobley's San Francisco Chronicle article (https://www.lolawines.com/lola-wines-by-esther-mobley-for-san-francisco-chronicle/), she listed it as one of her Top 25 in wineries in California in 2021 and after spending time there I can understand why.

By far the best wine tasting experience we have ever had in Napa Valley! What an adorable back patio to taste wine in and the wine is IN-CRED-IBLE! We walked away with a few bottles and cannot wait to come back to visit and drink more. They also make a smashing cheese plate. Do not miss this winery when you visit the Napa Valley :)

Wow we're so happy we stopped into The Lola House. We prefer small, friendly, down to earth tasting rooms and Lola is now our favorite! In addition to their delicious wine they created the perfect retreat with their outdoor patio. There are plenty of tables, spaced far apart and surrounded by gorgeous plants. Rafa was so friendly, and we felt like we were hanging out in a friend's back yard. We will definitely be back! PS We tried and bought all the wines, you won't regret stopping here!

Wines we tasted were one note. None of them were unique given all that Napa has to offer. Time is better spent elsewhere.