About Tamber Bey Vineyards
Tamber Bey is a Napa Valley winery that pours its wines on a working horse ranch on Tubbs Lane at the north end of Calistoga. Barry Waitte left the tech world for wine country in 1999 and released a first vintage of about 50 cases in 2001; he now runs the winery with his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Kendra. The wines come from two estate vineyards, in Oakville and at the Deux Chevaux site in Yountville, and from partner vineyards as far apart as the Russian River Valley and the Sta. Rita Hills.
The ranch covers 22 acres with 17 pastures and paddocks. Its horses include rescues and retirees along with working endurance horses (Arabians and Mustangs), Argentine polo ponies and miniature horses. Tastings are held in a garden courtyard right beside the stalls, with views toward Mount St. Helena and the Palisades.
Every visit is booked ahead. In 2026 the Courtyard Experience runs $50 to $75 per person for groups of two to eight, and the 30-minute Equestrian Connection Tour ($75 to $100) adds a walk through the crush pad and barrel room and a stop at the stables. A Cabernet Sauvignon flight ($125) and a private Collectors Tasting of library wines ($150) are also offered. A cheese and charcuterie board can be added for $40, and a picnic lunch from a Calistoga general store can be ordered with 72 hours' notice. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Everyone on the ranch must be 21 or older, so this is a stop for an adults-only day, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Bees N Blooms, an organic lavender farm with a walkable lavender labyrinth on the Santa Rosa side of the hills, is roughly 40 minutes southwest by car, which makes the two an easy pairing for a June or July day.
What to do
- Taste stableside in the garden courtyard next to the horse stalls
- Take the 30-minute Equestrian Connection Tour to the crush pad, barrel room and stables
- Compare Cabernet Sauvignons from Calistoga, Oakville and other sites in the Cabernet flight
- Add a $40 cheese and charcuterie board, or order a picnic lunch 72 hours ahead
- Book the private Collectors Tasting of library wines for a small group
Season, hours and prices
- Admission
- 2026 tastings: Courtyard Experience $50–$75 per person; Equestrian Connection Tour $75–$100; Cabernet Sauvignon flight $125; Collectors Tasting $150
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Book ahead by phone or email; tastings are scheduled in advance for groups of two to eight, and larger groups should call
- Outside food is not allowed under the winery's permit, so order the picnic lunch at least 72 hours ahead if you want one
- Leave kids at home: no one under 21 is allowed on the ranch
- Plan a designated driver before you set out
Pair it with a lavender farm
Bees N Blooms · about 40 minutes away
Walk the lavender labyrinth at Bees N Blooms in the morning, then drive northeast over the hills to Calistoga for an afternoon tasting with the horses.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring children to Tamber Bey?
No. The winery says all guests must be 21 or older to visit the ranch.
Are dogs allowed at Tamber Bey?
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome.
Can I see the horses?
Yes. Courtyard tastings sit next to the stalls, and the Equestrian Connection Tour includes a stop at the stables.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Santa Rosa & Northern Sonoma County, California
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
