Napa's Home Court, Playing It Safe
Calistoga · Napa · Seasonal Modern American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 13, 2026
RagingWine reviewed TRUSS Restaurant + Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Opening a wine list at a Four Seasons in Calistoga, you already know what you're getting into — and TRUSS doesn't try to subvert those expectations. The list is polished, regionally anchored, and reads exactly like you'd expect from a resort that sits inside one of the most storied wine appellations on earth. What it lacks in surprises, it more than makes up for in execution.
The 200-300 bottle list leans hard into Napa Valley Cabernet, which makes geographic sense but leaves explorers wanting. Heavy hitters like Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Caymus Special Selection anchor the California section alongside Cakebread Chardonnay — all crowd-pleasing, brand-recognizable bottles that upsell well on a resort tab. The nods to Burgundy and Northern Rhône show someone on staff has taste beyond the valley, but those sections feel like supporting cast rather than co-stars. If you're hoping to discover a small-production Calistoga grower, dig deep — the list skews toward the known over the interesting.
With 20-30 options by the glass, TRUSS is genuinely generous here — more than most resort restaurants bother with. The range spans the expected California whites and reds with enough breadth that you can build a progressive dinner without committing to a bottle. Rotation cadence is unclear, but having a knowledgeable sommelier on the floor means you can ask what's fresh and actually get a useful answer.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon — unknown
If you're going to drink Napa Cab at a Napa resort, at least drink one with genuine pedigree. Stag's Leap built its reputation the hard way — Paris Tasting, 1976 — and the core Cab still delivers structure and restraint that Caymus fans often aren't expecting. It's the most defensible spend on the list for what you're getting in the glass.
Northern Rhône selections
Most tables at TRUSS are going straight for the Napa Cab, which means the Northern Rhône section — Syrah country — gets overlooked. A well-chosen Crozes-Hermitage or Saint-Joseph next to a wood-fired preparation is exactly the kind of left-turn that makes a meal memorable. Ask the sommelier to point you there; they'll appreciate that you did.
Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus Special Selection is a fine wine that has been priced into a symbol rather than a beverage. At a Four Seasons markup on top of an already inflated retail price, you're paying heavily for a label that every table in the room also ordered. The money spent here buys something far more interesting elsewhere on this list.
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay + Fresh pasta with seasonal vegetables
Cakebread Chardonnay walks the line between oak influence and enough acidity to stay lively — which is exactly what you want against a butter-touched pasta loaded with whatever the garden is doing this week. It's not a challenging pairing, but it's a satisfying one, and sometimes that's the whole point.
✔️ The Bottom Line
TRUSS is a competent, well-staffed wine program that plays to its audience and its address — if you're here for deep cuts or value hunting, lower your expectations and enjoy the views. But if you want a reliable, properly stored Napa-focused list with real sommelier guidance and a solid glass pour selection, this is exactly what it's supposed to be.
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