Tank Garage Winery

By far our favorite stop on our trip in whole Napa Valley! It’s a perfect spot to try something more balanced than the wineries in the area, plus a super cool vibe of a 50’s gas station! Conary lead us through the tasting and blew us away with his knowledge and patience while we asked a million questions, not just about the wines we were tasing but wine making in general. All the wines were fantastic and perfectly balanced. Our favorites were Pink’s Not Dead (a perfectly balanced rose, really unlike any I’ve ever had) and Strut (a skin on white wine, again perfectly balanced and unlike anything I’ve had before). This place is great for anyone from wine lovers to the occasional wine sippers, there’s something here for everyone!

Tank winery is my absolute favorite winery to visit. We have an incredible time every time! Their atmosphere and service is always exceptional. I look forward to their art and the staff is always so kind and knowledgeable. I recommend Tank Garage Winery to everyone, it's a must have experience!

It was our first visit of the Tank Garage. We were impressed with the sommelier’s knowledge, the variety of wines tasted, the presentation, the décor, the location, and of course, the quality of the wines. We will definitely recommend this winery to our friends and family. We also hope to return for another wine tasting on another trip to Calistoga.

Our tasting experience at Tank Garage Winery was amazing, fun, educational and enjoyable! Our host Connery was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! We loved tasting some unique delicious wines that were just so good that we ended up joining the club! I can’t wait to see what surprise blends the winemaker is going to think of next and the good thing about it is that I have the option to purchase them through the club! Definitely a must do experience!

If you like unique wine blends then this place is for you! Great indoor ambiance with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Patrick was an excellent host. I love that they put the percentage of each grapes that goes into their blend. Highly recommended giving this place a try for wine tasting!

Every single wine was fun, creative, and most importantly very delicious! The tasting room is an incredibly cute garage conversion. Our hostess was super knowledgeable, kind, and a pleasure to talk with. Will most certainly visit again!

$30 a tasting, reservations recommended. I was honestly blown away by the quality of wine, outshining a lot of other Napa wineries with higher prices. The tasting room is made from an old gas station, which has a district vibe that may or may not work for everyone. However, our tasting was excellent as was the conversation from behind the bar. They know their stuff and, after a few questions, altered our tasting menu to better match (for me, a blunt but complicated red). Highly recommend. About six spots for parking upfront, although we walked from our hotel.

Came here yesterday to conclude our wine tasting passport and had such a great time. The rustic and themed atmosphere was perfect, accompanied by well knowledgeable staff and great wine. My favorite was the Pink Is Not Dead wine 🍷 10/10 experience, my girlfriend and I would love to come back!

Tank is awesome. The wine and merch are great and the people are friendly. We had a very nice time.

We love Tank! We stop every time we come to wine country. the wines are delicious and the experience is always unique and fun. the atmosphere is one of a kind.

Date of Visit: 10/5/2024 We visited the Tank Garage Winery in Calistoga during our weekend trip to Napa and Sonoma Valley last weekend. There was a heat wave across the Bay Area in the first week of October, and it was very sunny and bright outside. Tank Garage Winery was established back in 2014, and this tasting room was once a gas station, with the gas pumps in the front as excellent photo spots during the visit. Lubrication Tasting $30 We made the reservation for the regular lubrication tasting with four wines on the menu, and can waive one tasting with 3 bottles purchase. We sat first at the high top in the first tasting area by the window. But it was super bright and warm, so we asked to move inside to the backroom. There is a pinball station in the backroom with most sofa seats, nice and chill. 2022 Hot Fuss, White Wine, California The first white was made with 45% Grüner Veltliner, 20% Gewürztraminer, 13% Greco, 12% Riesling, 10% Chardonnay, has the taste of pear, citrus, honey and spiced. 2022 Bye-Bye Baby, Red Wine, California This one is a little similar to the GSM in Central Coast, made with 63% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre, 7% Cinsault, 1% Syrah. The taste of blueberry and Oak was very obvious. 2021 Talk Dirty to Me, Red Wine, Sonoma County This one is a Cabernet Sauvignon based red wine with 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 1% Syrah. Like the chocolate and cherry taste, and medium bodied with soft tannin. 2022 Lip Service, Red Wine, Napa Valley This one was made with 58% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Zinfandel, 7% Petit Verdot. The softness and lingering taste of strawberry and juicy acidity was very nice. 2022 Onde Nostre, Red Wine, San Benito County 50 We asked for a sip of this red wine, with 52% Barbera, 30% Sangiovese, 15% Freisa, 3% Valdiguié. On the nose, there was an obvious cherries and raspberries smell, and on the palate, we tasted the tart cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, with a hint of black tea and tobacco.

Amazing wine tasting experience! Our host was very knowledgeable, and explained the process of how each wine we tasted was made. Very affordable wine tasting for being in Napa valley! The winery is in an old 1930's gas station, which is super unique! You enter the garage, where the work bays would have once been, and they have a bar, as well as high top tables where you can have your tastings. Booking online is recommended, which we did, but even then, because we went in a Tuesday morning, it was just us and one or two other groups, which made it all the more intimate. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a unique stop on their wine tour!

Had an amazing time at Tank on our trip to Calistoga! We came in alleged in the day on our first night and they were all booked up so we made an appointment for first thing the next day (so be sure to make an appointment!). We loved all of the wines, they were so fun and unique, not like any other wine tasting experience. The person that was helping us was super friendly and knowledgeable but not pushy or pressuring us. He explained everything thoroughly and made the experience super fun. We'll definitely be coming back and checking out their other location in Paso Robles!

Many of our friends have been here, we have tried many of their wines. It was our actually first time visiting after driving by so many times. They have many great options for a daily drinker. We had a great time and experience. Overall recommend stopping by!

This renovated gas station made boutique tasting room is fun, funky and makes delicious wine. I am all about breaking with tradition to create something new and fantastic, and Tank Garage Winery is doing it all right! I strongly recommend making an appointment, especially if you're visiting on a weekend, as we watched many hopeful visitors be turned away on a Tuesday afternoon. You can follow their recommended tasting (delicious) or curate your own. Every bottle on their menu is available to taste, and once they sell out of a specific wine, that's it. No repeat performance. Just a beautiful wine at another time and place! I love the serendipity of discovering new wines and never repeating previous blends nor art work. It makes every bottle unique and precious, forcing the imbiber to be present and savor every sip. I loved the casual ambience of the historic gas station and would definitely bring friends here!

We visited in the morning, and it was an excellent experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive. Max, our wine guide, gave us detailed explanations about each wine, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. The building, constructed in the 1930s, has a charming history, and we were delighted to see the original owner's motorcycle still preserved there. Learning about the heritage of the winery while tasting their exquisite wines was truly memorable. We highly recommend it!

Tank is awesome! We had a great time tasting wine and learning about Tank's history. Our sommelier was friendly, informative, and patient with us! Being quite versed in the Napa wine scene, we know good wine; so when we discovered Tank, we were pleasantly surprised for a new take on wine! Each bottle is beautifully labeled and one of a kind. Once they sell out of a batch, that's it! We loved looking at each bottle, their decor, and felt comfortable in this gas station turned winery. If you're looking for a unique wine tasting experience with great wine, Tank is the spot!

This was our first time visiting Tank Garage Winery; Connery made our experience amazing! It's a great atmosphere & everyone was welcoming. We will definitely be going back!!

Pleasantly surprised by this 1930s converted gas station winery. We were served by Patrick who was extremely knowledgeable and warm welcoming. Out of all wineries Tank is our vibe. Wines here special particularly in blends and they produce limited quantities. Definitely a rememberable experience and unique atmosphere.

We walked in to grab a drink, plenty of open tables and chairs, guy at reception said they didn't have room for us. He was rude, we left - wont ever go back. Don't spend your money here, they don't appreciate walk ins.

Another year, another slew of trips to Tank. This place continues to be a maverick in the wine game and just an absolute gem in the valley. The cast here are some of nicest and most knowledgeable wine folks around, but more so, just really freakin cool people. I can't say I've had a wine here I didn't like, and some of the blends have been truly exciting (It Was All A Dream ). There's been too many favorites this year, and it doesn't matter much to name them all, as most of the one-offs have faded into the sunset. Do yourself a favor and come on down to the garage and take a break from the usual. Cheers And happy holidays!

You know its that AWESOME if you only come in for a tasting and leave as their wine member and join the MADE club. It's too easy not to become a member. From their super trendy and fun ambiance, to their delicious wines, all decently priced, you just can't pass this up. Although this drive is pretty deep for us, it just gives us a reason to come up and try their yummy wines while bringing more to drink back home. Service- We've only been members for about a year now and have visited 3 times. Each visit we had a different staff member helping us but it was all consistently great service. Everyone here is super friendly and personable. Wines - I love them all and they have them all! White, Rose, Red, and Sparkling. I'm not such a big champagne person but I actually love theirs as well! And let's not start with their labels because I can go on and on. But everytime I come I feel like a little kid wanting the bottle just because of the pictures on the labels. They are all just too fun to pass up. Ambiance - Retro and fun with a some speak easy vibes in the back room! Tip: Become a MADE member. You get free tasting each time you visit and there's always something new. Plus you get invites to exclusive events which I still have yet to attend.

The Paso tasting room is a cool downtown location and offers quirky decor. The staff is knowledgeable and offer fun factoids about each win...how they remember all that information is beyond me. The wines change with the wind, so if you really like one (or two), purchase several bottles. The secret "VIP" Room is awesome with the hand-painted furniture and "speakeasy" feel. Reservations are a must, as it seems it is always full any day of the week. Rustle and the crew take the snobbery out of winetasting and turn it around for an educational and fun experience.

Max was wonderful! We enjoyed our tasting very much... & the conversation was just as lovely. Heading back to Florida with several bottles, & we are excited! 2 thumbs up. Would tell a friend.

For a unique wine experience in the valley, Tank is a must stop. From the amazing staff, unique labels, the craftiness of the wines, this is the place to add to your valley stop. Their blends are unique and done perfectly. The atmosphere and vibes are fun and eventful, make sure you stop by and have a glass or 3, cheers!

This place is so cool and unique. Patrick is so amazing and fun to talk to. Patrick made sure my husband and I both got what we wanted. I told him I love red wine and my husband loves white wines. It was so great that he listened and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. I also love the atmosphere here. We got to walk around with our drinks and even play pinball. Highly recommended!!

Tank is such a cool tasting room. The staff is always great and the wines delicious. We've been coming here for a few years and they never disappoint. Highly recommend this place but don't expect to be served basic wines.

This winery is so fun. The very cool ambiance coupled with the amazing team in the tasting room, makes this one of our favorite wineries to visit. The wine is delicious and also unique combinations you will not get anywhere else. This is the place to go if you want a chill, but delicious wine tasting experience. The service is top notch and everyone is incredibly knowledgeable. We will be back!

Cute little winery / tasting room with an interesting variety of wines. They only make their wines once and they don't repeat them so if you go for a tasting multiple times then you'll try different wines each time. Our sommelier kali (sorry if spelling is wrong) was so friendly and bubbly, she made the experience very enjoyable. Even though they had a set flight on the menu, you can definitely ask to switch some out and try something different. All their wines are a blend and it was fun trying all the different blends! Definitely check this place out if you're in Calistoga!!!

One of the COOLEST wineries I've been too. They got us in right away for a 2 person wine tasting. The wine was very unique and delicious. Such a great vibe ,the decorations were unique, and I was very impressed with their wine labels. Definitely will be coming back.

Like the rest of these reviews, bottom line, try Tank Garage Winery! Make a reservation and you'll have a fantastic time with great staff who are fun, know their wines, and will make your stay comfortable and relaxed. Perhaps the only reason I wouldn't give Tank five stars is the price point on the wines. While I appreciated learning about the wine making process, I also have seen some great blends at much better price points. But you're on a wine tour in Napa/Calistoga, and a couple tastings later you might find yourself splurging just for the heck of it. On that drive home the next morning though, we felt a little bit of buyers remorse. Beautiful tasting room, enjoyed the tasting.

This was a cool spot to pop into! I loved the back area "speak easy" the most. The pinball machine was a nice touch and the staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable on the wines.

This place is legitimately the winery that could break all the negative stereotypes of pretentious, stuffy wineries. Plus, the wines are totally out-of-sight (maybe that complementary phrase from the early eighties will backfire) - delicious, and surprisingly reasonable for Napa Valley. I found this place when my wife and I stayed in Calistoga for a long weekend. We drink good wine (club members at a few wineries off and on) but. We are by no means experts. I made a reservation for the afternoon. The tasting room is a renovated gas station and the vibe of the place is hip without trying too hard. The lovely greeter gave us a comfy spot at the bar and turned us over to three knowledgeable, charismatic humans that made the whole experience everything you can hope for in a tasting. All of the wines we tasted were one-time blends with original, distinct labels and memorable names. Two of them (The Lonely Hearts Club and Checkered Past) were so exceptional, we joined the wine club and have been drinking good wine on the regular ever since. The creativity of the wines and the label is stellar. Everything about the winery from the garage tasting room, to the wonderful team, to the marketing and outreach, even their motto - "Never Dream Alone" creates a beautiful experience. In fact, it was so great that my wife bought a t-shirt, which if you knew the epic frugality of my wife, you would understand is the highest compliment. I would recommend it to anybody and everybody.

This was a last-minute tasting visit since we were in the area and boy are we glad we stopped by... this was one of the best tastings we had during our visit to Napa. The atmosphere and ambiance was very laid back, relaxing and fun with the decorations to the pinball machine it was a place where you felt like you could just let loose and enjoy. The staff and service were outstanding and attentive with answering all of our questions about the wine they were very knowledgeable about the varieties they had. One of the exciting things to learn about this winery is that they have blends that are "one and done" so they never blend the exact same and never reuse wine names or labels which makes each bottle a little more unique. This will definitely be on our must visit next time we are in Napa.

Tank is a fabulous place to visit, and never disappoints. I do want to give a shoutout to Patrick, who is a fantastic host!

Great service , Great wine. This place is a whole lot of fun . You get so much information about the wine in a fun way. 10 out of 10 recommended.

Love Tank Garage! Always a good time with positive vibes. The staff is down to earth, attentive and knowledgeable. I've been a wine lover for years (and used to pour wine in SF) and I love their changing wine menu. Conary and Max have been my servers before and they're both awesome. Unlike many other wineries in the Napa Valley, Tank is warm, welcoming and fun. Their events with food are totally delicious as well! Go check it out y'all.

We live in Napa and to be honest, we're NOT a fan of the hoity toity wineries that rule the area. We stopped by in August for my birthday and had a blast! We've been wanting to make a trip back to to Tank ever since, and just had not found the time. We stopped by today and we're helped by Max and once again had an absolute BLAST! It wasn't a hard upsell for us, so we signed up to be members! We can't wait to visit more and more! Thanks to Devon who helped us in August. Sorry we didn't get you the membership commission, but thank you to Max for also being fantastic. Two GREAT Hosts in a row! What a great team. Can't wait to see y'all again soon.

This was my first trip to Napa and Calistoga, and Tank did not disappoint! I first found out about Tank several years ago when a local Italian place in Redlands carried a bottle, and I fell in love with it. Fast forward to 2023 and the wife and I made a reservation for a tasting. Tank is very unique and not uptight like a typical Napa winery. They have focus on being casual and pouring good wine. Kate made the experience one of the best during our trip. We prefer reds so she went straight to that. She tailored the wine selection based on previous wines we liked. Tank specializes in wine blends so they had good flavor profiles. Kate even figured out which wine I had back in Redlands a long time ago (although I couldn't try it unfortunately because it was a limited release back then). We ended up getting a membership and drove off with a case of wine! If you're trying to figure out where to eat in Calistoga, they have a wheel to randomly choose local restaurants LOL. Thanks Kate and Tank Garage Winery for awesome service and experience. FYI the tasting room is by a busy street so it can get loud. But it didn't bother us at all!

Made a pit stop and am so happy we did. My cousin asked for me to pick her up a bottle of wine from here when she found out I was going to be in the area. So of course my boyfriend and I did a tasting to see the hype. My cousin was not wrong. Wine was SO GOOD. And the AMBIANCE? So cool. But not as cool as the workers. I can't wait to come back here when I get the chance.

Fun cool locale!!! All local made and limited production. Great indoor & outdoor seating options. Very good service and knowledgeable servers. Clean bathrooms...and can make reservations.

How can you hate on Tank? You really can't. It's easy to find and even if you aren't looking for it, when you pass it, your curiosity is peaked. I had driven by tons of times when I would go to St. Helena for work and would see friends post about it from time to time. I know longer make that drive but somehow it still lingered in the back of my mind. One day my friend Jenn said she really wanted to go so we finally made a date of it. Upon arrival we noticed a sign that said they were full for the day, which was fine, we had a reservation. To the outside world, it may have seemed like there were tons of open seats. How could they be full if there were seats open?! I applaud Tank for only filling up to the staffs capacity to properly interact with all their guest. Everyone was being served and helped in a timely fashion, they had the tasting flow down and we never felt abandoned. Baelei was incredible. She got to know us both and our wine preferences in order to take us on our own adventures. We still shared but we were able to try wines within our preferred tastes. She was personable, polite and extremely knowledgeable. We cut her off a lot due to our excitement and she took in stride. I'm sorry again! This whole place is a vibe. From the decor to the wine labels, it knows what it's doing. I loved it. The exclusivity of the wine makes it an easy place to visit over and over again. So of course we joined the club! If you find a wine you like, better stock up cause you won't see it again. This will be a must stop for whenever we have visitors.

Such an incredible find in Calistoga! Varietals and blends you'll never expect all done at the highest level while remaining entirely approachable. The space is so relaxed and the decor is fantastic. We visited for our second time and Nick treated us so well. It is a must visit for anyone who wants to see the new age of Napa wines :)

Attentive, friendly service and unique wines. All high quality and outside the Napa Valley norm.

Tank wines are delicious, innovative and original including the blends, names and labels. They never disappoint. Claire was informative, gracious and lovely. We loved her as our host.

Out of all of the wineries I've been to in the valley this was by far my favorite. The staff was so welcoming and down to earth. Their wines are all so nuanced and exciting to experience. The building itself is so unique and fun to visit. If you like James Cole then this is a must.

We try to make it out here at least once a year for my wife's birthday. We became members a few years back and everytime we come it does not disappoint. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. The young lady we were with yesterday (i feel terrible for forgetting her name) was excellent. And OBVIOUSLY the wine is fantasitc. We get free tasting as members but we always leave with a couple bottles. We will continue coming here yearly if not more. One of our fav spots to visit always.

Always a great experience at Tank! Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, flexible. Wines are always a pleasure to the pallet. My favorite place to introduce newbies to wine.

We recently visited Tank with some friends and really enjoyed it. Definitely a great spot if you're looking for a break in the traditional Napa Valley wine tasting experience. The wines themselves are definitely eclectic as is the space. The bottles all have quirky names and fun labels. The tasting associate was lovely, knowledgable and friendly and we'd come back for another tasting at some point based on that alone.

Six friends and I kicked off our visit in Napa County with a tasting at Tank Garage. Our server was courteous and knowledgeable about each wine, from the label artwork, to the specifics of the harvest and aromatic qualities. Our server had great time management and treated my group well with his friendliness and hospitality. I even troubled him to charge my phone, and it was no problem for him and he charged it. I ended having 58% by the time we left! The tannins sucked out any moisture in my mouth, leaving me like the Sahara Desert. But of course that is expected with wine, so all is well. The tasting room itself was modeled after the prohibition era, it had a long bench/booth seat that looked luxurious. It even had an Evel Kneivel retro pinball machine that was free to play. Our party throughly enjoyed our stay, and I would recommend this place for moderately sized parties of 6 to 10.

Excellent wine, service, customer support and vibes. Love all the natural wine options too. We never miss a stop by Tank when we're in the area.

I've never gotten anything but gas at this place but as gas stations go, it's one of the damn coolest ones. Of course the gas prices are outrageous but that's to be expected.

Max is awesome as is the wine, so we joined their membership. Thanks guys! J

This was our first trip to Tank- but we've been to James Cole several times - Patrick has hosted us at both locations - and he's terrific. We loved the experience at Tank - lighter, fun wines - Patrick had us taste a number of different and complimentary wines - it was so much fun!

There haven't been many places that left me speechless. Let alone wanting to tell everyone about the winery, but this place. Every wine tasted was delicious! Atmosphere was amazing. Caly, our host was amazing! We sat down to dinner and all we could talk about was how incredible and unique the wines were. Every other winery has been good but nothing to write home about. I don't normally write reviews, but this place was worth it. If you only have to taste one winery in the valley I would say this one. The winery gives off micro brew vibes. No amazing vast property of vines that don't get used. But a gas station on the side of the road. Each wine is a unique limited release and then it's onto the next! I will say, get a reservation as they seem to be pretty busy! But it's easy to get a reservation day before or day of! 10 out of 10 will be talking about this place for awhile and I think I will even be joining the wine club. Absolute must if you're visiting the Napa area!

We always love going wine tasting at Tank!! The atmosphere is cool, wine educators are knowledgeable yet down to earth, and the wines are so unique! I've been a handful of times now with friends and family and always have a great experience. Can't wait for our next visit.

Tank Garage is a great place to get your car fixed at an affordable price---NOT Tank Garage is just another pretentious Napa Valley winery that charges an arm and a leg for their wine----NOT!! What Tank Garage is is a funky little winery in an old garage on the main highway as you are rolling into Calistoga. After two days of carefully scripted and strategically planned tastings an meal experiences we decided to free-ball a little bit and see if the drop-in experience even existed in the Napa area. Stopping at the Culinary Institute (a must do stop if you have never been) we asked the people at the information booth about a great place for a glass of wine. He recommended the Tank up the road. He described it as a wine bar that sold many wine labels. It is actually a winery that sells their own wines. I understand his confusion as Napa wineries just don't sell glasses of wine or bottles to be consumed in the tasting rooms. The Tank Garage is different as it does sell six or seven wines by the glass. And their glasses are mostly under $20 which is not the common pricing in Napa Valley. We were welcomed when we walked in the door without reservations. We sat at the bar and felt like locals. The people who work there are very nice and the place has a cool vibe. Of course I gravitated to the '47 Indian Chief which was on display honoring the history and heritage of the building. The wines were mostly blends and they broke the Napa tradition of 11 different Cabernets on the wine list. If it was my business in that building I'd be tempted to call it Napa Auto Parts but they might get sued if they did. Perhaps they should have a dingy tin sign with a couple bullet holes that says "We exclusively use only Napa Auto Parts". That would work Highly recommend