Laura Michael Wines

Napa Valley · Calistoga · Calistoga AVA
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Hours
By confirmed appointment
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Phone
(707) 252-9044
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Tasting Fee
From $45
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
2008

About Laura Michael Wines

Laura Michael Wines is best handled as an appointment-only or limited-access Napa Valley winery unless the current official source clearly establishes broader public access. The Wino Notion page should celebrate the producer and wines while making the reservation requirement the first practical planning detail. Guests should not assume that a winery name, vineyard address or online store represents a public tasting room.

A useful visitor profile should explain how to request the experience, whether the address is supplied after confirmation and how far ahead travelers should plan. The live response from the winery should control the available days, fee, duration, wines included, group limit, purchase waiver and cancellation policy. If access is restricted to members, collectors, referrals or allocation customers, that qualification should appear prominently rather than being buried in internal notes.

The page should also avoid turning estate features into universal amenities. Caves, gardens, vineyard views, food, outdoor seating and production tours may exist without being included in every appointment. Children, non-tasters, pets and service animals should be discussed directly before booking, and every guest should be included in the reservation request.

Laura Michael Wines can be a strong fit for travelers who prefer a quieter hosted conversation and are comfortable building the day around a confirmed appointment. It should not be promoted as a spontaneous stop. Before publication or travel, the official reservation page or written confirmation should control the final visitor address, operating days, experience name, price, arrival instructions and guest policies.

For editorial deployment, the final review should compare the working page with the winery's current official booking information on the same day the page is published. Any difference in name, ownership, location, opening status, experience menu or reservation policy should be resolved in favor of the official source. This record should remain easy to update as the winery changes its hospitality program.

One of Napa Valley's smallest tasting rooms farms Touriga Nacional, a Portuguese grape rarely planted anywhere in the valley.
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What Wino Notion Loved
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Boutique ProductionLaura Michael produces roughly 2,000 cases a year, making it one of the smallest labels in Napa Valley.
Rare Portuguese VarietyThe estate Oat Hill Estate Vineyard is planted with Touriga Nacional alongside Zinfandel, a near-unheard-of pairing in Napa.
Self-Taught WinemakerFounder Laura Swanton is a self-taught winemaker who leaned on the Napa Valley wine community while learning the craft.
"Wino Notion likes the potential for a personal, quieter experience at Laura Michael Wines. The appointment-led format can reward careful planners, provided the winery confirmation controls the address, price and guest policies."
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Featured Wines

ZINFANDEL
Oat Hill Estate Zinfandel
Current release · Napa Valley AVA
Estate-grown Zinfandel from the winery's own Oat Hill Vineyard in Calistoga.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Barlow Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Napa Valley AVA
Sourced-fruit Cabernet Sauvignon from Barlow Vineyards.
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DESSERT WINE
Laura's Theme
Current release · Napa Valley AVA
A late-harvest style dessert wine named for the winemaker.
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Laura Michael sells primarily direct-to-consumer with minimal distribution; current vintages and prices are only published through the winery's own order system, which was not accessible during research, so prices are marked Inquire rather than guessed.

Tasting Experiences

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Seated Tasting
A flight of either white-based or red-based wines in the winery's small tasting room, by appointment.
$25 per person

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Laura Michael Wines?

Laura Michael Wines's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Laura Michael Wines wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Laura Michael Wines offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Laura Michael Wines?

Tastings at Laura Michael Wines generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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