Here is a great tasting tour that starts in the quaint wine town of Calistoga and heads north into the less traveled area around Middletown and Lower Lake. Start at Chateau Montelena just outside of the wine town of .jpg)
Calistoga. Then enjoy the beautiful drive into Lake County and discover the vineyards that supply fruit for many Napa Valley producers.
For a unique wine experience check out Six Sigma Ranch and Vineyards just outside of Middletown and taste their estate grown Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and their Flagship Tempranillo. For an adventure call ahead for The Pinzagauer Tour that takes you deep into the 3400 acre ranch on their rugged Austrian Army troop carrier.
Just outside of Lower Lake on the way to Kelseyville be 
sure to taste the wines of Gregory Graham. Tucked away a mile off highway 29 is his winery and Crimson Hill Vineyard. Let Greg pour you his excellent Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc.
In Upper Lake enjoy the handsome Tallman Hotel. Built in the 1890's the hotel was recently restored and expanded to a 17-room luxury facility, listed in the California Register of Historic Resources. The beautiful inn has all the comforts of a first class resort with a pool and spa, high speed Internet, gardens and patios and a great eatery-the Blue Wing Saloon & Café.
In Kelseyville enjoy the shops and tasting rooms on historic Main Street and seek out the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro for some of the best cuisine in the area. Experience executive chef Jeremy Zabel wine country cuisine including his Pan Fried Crab Cakes or Crab Stuffed Avocado, the Flatiron Streak Frites or the seared Loch Duart Salmon. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Also check out their wine dinners and special events calendar.
