After more than three decades of quietly turning out some of Napa Valley's most coveted Cabernet Sauvignons, winemaker Heidi Barrett has finally given her own label, La Sirena, a public stage of its own. The new Calistoga tasting room pours her playful lineup of wines alongside a gallery of her own paintings, putting both sides of her creative life under one roof.
Barrett Finally Brings La Sirena Home To Calistoga
La Sirena's tasting room sits in a light-filled, barn-like building on Foothill Boulevard, framed by panoramic vineyard views and set up with both indoor and outdoor seating. According to La Sirena's website, the Calistoga spot hosts small-group tastings and welcomes both reservations and walk-ins. The winery lists 810 Foothill Blvd. as the public address and provides a contact phone number for booking.
From Consultant To Owner
Barrett, 69, bought the Foothill Boulevard building and its small winery in August 2025 after more than a decade of searching for a public space that felt like the right fit. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, she scaled back her consulting work to zero in on La Sirena and brought her daughters, Chelsea and Remi, into key roles at the tasting room. Barrett told the Chronicle, “This came up and it was like, 'wow, this is the one I've been waiting for.'”
What To Taste And How Much
La Sirena's visit information outlines three tasting options - Signature ($50), Artisan ($75) and Connoisseur ($100). Fees are refundable with qualifying wine purchases, and larger groups are asked to reserve ahead. Per La Sirena's visit page, the Connoisseur tasting zeroes in on Cabernet selections, while private or trade tastings are available by appointment. The site also lists a dedicated hospitality contact for reservations and notes that the tasting room can host groups of up to 12 guests.
Art, Sea Motif And The Wines
Inside, the tasting room doubles as an art gallery, showing Barrett's colorful paintings and ceramics. The whole place leans into a mermaid theme: there is an enormous light-up mermaid sign, seahorse door handles and mermaid murals in the restrooms. The San Francisco Chronicle notes that La Sirena's flagship Cabernet is priced at about $185, while the Moscato Azul comes in around $34. The more whimsical Pirate TreasuRed blends seven different grape varieties. Remi Barrett described the interior as “like Ariel's grotto in 'The Little Mermaid,'” and the Chronicle's reporting highlights details like teal swings dotting the patio.
Calistoga has long been known for small, personality-driven tasting rooms, and local listings describe La Sirena as a small-production label that lets Barrett play beyond the ultra-premium Cabernet work she is famous for. For current visiting hours and reservation details, check the Calistoga Wine Growers directory.
