The GRADE Cellars

The GRADE Cellars "The land of paradise is expressed in this wine of rare balance, eloquence and complexity. Pull a cork and taste the place!"

Aloha Tom and Brenda.  On behalf of our gang we would love to thank you both so much for the absolutely beautiful aftern...
06/09/2019

Aloha Tom and Brenda.
On behalf of our gang we would love to thank you both so much for the absolutely beautiful afternoon! The setting picturesque and the wine 🍷 pairings were great! It was so special and will be memorable for all of us as an amazing 😉 experience in Napa!
We would love to have you both visit our islands one day!

Thanks again for everything!
Mahalo,
😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

It’s an honor to be a grower for Dakota Shy. Tom & Todd take about 8 Tons from Winfield Vineyard each and capture the si...
05/16/2019

It’s an honor to be a grower for Dakota Shy. Tom & Todd take about 8 Tons from Winfield Vineyard each and capture the site artfully and deliciously. Yesterday we barrel tasted the 2018 Cabernets from their many sources, including the Winfield, pairing them with fresh pizzas from their secret wood burning oven on the Dakota Shy grounds. I took a photo of my favorite. It’s a dream to be part of their program. Cheers!

It’s still raining cats & dogs here. Maybe we won’t be opening the Airstream for wine tasting until May!When the clouds ...
03/23/2019

It’s still raining cats & dogs here. Maybe we won’t be opening the Airstream for wine tasting until May!

When the clouds part and the sunlight gleams through, the vineyard below and palisades above come into view. It’s the perfect spot for what we do.

There are many ways to express the mouthfeel of our Cabernets... come taste and show us yours!
02/26/2019

There are many ways to express the mouthfeel of our Cabernets... come taste and show us yours!

02/22/2019

To our fans, friends & family,

We've been hacked! Your recent emails are not getting through to to us, and we're working with our providers to get back on line. Until then, please call us (707-967-8200) or text our cell phones. We regret the invonvenience... and we still want to hear from you!

Brenda & Tom

The GRADE Cellars was proud to pour Cabernet last night at the Centennial Gala of the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Ar...
02/04/2019

The GRADE Cellars was proud to pour Cabernet last night at the Centennial Gala of the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art marking the 100th anniversary of founder Rene di Rosa's birth. Brenda welcomes guests as president of the di Rosa Center. Director Robert Sain presents the inaugural di Rosa Award to SF collector & philanthropist Nion McEvoy.

The 2016s may be the best of this run of great Cabs since 2012.
01/31/2019

The 2016s may be the best of this run of great Cabs since 2012.

12/15/2018

Antonio Galloni published his review of our 2016 Estate Cabernets today:

2016 "Kingly Project" 96+ Pts.
“The GRADE's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kingly Project pulses with energy. Here the flavors are precise and finely cut. White pepper, chalk, orange peel, crushed rocks and bright red stone fruits are all vibrant in the glass. This is another remarkable wine from The GRADE. The 2016 has become more focused and delineated over the last year, which adds to its considerable pedigree and personality.”

2016 "Serpent’s Back" 96 Pts.
”The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Serpent's Back is inky, rich and explosive. Gravel, smoke, lavender leather and licorice are some of the many notes that run through this dense, ample Cabernet Sauvignon. There is so much pure character here.”

2016 ‘Winfield Vineyard” 93+ Pts.
“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard is powerful and dense in its first impression. Dark cherry, plum, lavender menthol, iron and savory notes infuse the 2016, adding layers of nuance to this poised Calistoga Cabernet.”

Tasting through Blocks 1, 2, 4 & 5 of 2017 Cabs with Thomas.Clean, sweet, so dark.
12/05/2018

Tasting through Blocks 1, 2, 4 & 5 of 2017 Cabs with Thomas.
Clean, sweet, so dark.

11/10/2018

The GRADE Cellars is owned by Calistogans Tom Thornton and Brenda Mixson. Thornton’s love of all things Robert Louis Stevenson and his connection to Calistoga is the basis for the

The pop-up screen has been inflated and Napa Valley Film Festival can begin tomorrow - through Sunday. This Calistoga Dr...
11/07/2018

The pop-up screen has been inflated and Napa Valley Film Festival can begin tomorrow - through Sunday. This Calistoga Drive-In Movie Theatre venue will be the hottest ticket in town and is brought to you by

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