Carter Cellars

A well-known critic once described our wines as “swoon inducing.” While we are not sure exactly where this quality originates — perhaps in the earth and sun of our low yield vineyards, or in the hands of our masterful blenders and winemakers — whatever it is, it gives Carter Cellars wines the ability to stir the passions and overwhelm the senses.

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The Vineyards

  • Beckstoffer To Kalon

    Oakville — the vineyard by which Napa Cabernet is measured, first planted in 1868.

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  • Beckstoffer Las Piedras

    St. Helena — “the stones,” the oldest vineyard site in the appellation.

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  • Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper

    Oakville — benchland gravels beneath the Mayacamas, named in 1877.

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  • Beckstoffer Bourn

    St. Helena — the Bonanza King’s 1872 estate, between Dr. Crane and Las Piedras.

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  • ‘Carter’

    Napa Valley — a hand selection from the family of vineyards, in the house style.

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  • The Haze & The Daze

    Napa Valley — our everyday expressions of the same obsession.

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In the Press

Carter Cellars has received numerous perfect 100 point scores — and countless classic scores above 95 points — from world renowned critics over the years. As always, we are both honored and humbled by the high praise.

  • Visit Us

    Tastings at our Calistoga estate, by appointment, seven days a week.

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  • Our History

    From the Carter House wine list to the most renowned vineyards in Napa.

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  • Events

    Join us as we pour our wines at events throughout the country.

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