Picayune’s New Tasting Room Opens
By Tim Carl
Calistoga’s newest downtown winery tasting room is more than just a place to sip wine. With a front and back patio, food offerings made in the new space's kitchen, an extensive retail shop with Native American art and hand-crafted wares from around the world, there's basically something for nearly everyone.
The diversity of offerings and their quality reflect the owner, Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf, a woman of many talents who is best known for her winemaking. As the founder of Picayune Cellars, a wine brand named after the French term for "a little bit," Ducrocq Weinkauf's wine is more than just a label; it's a reflection of her approach to life. Seeking balance in all things, she’s fueled by her many travels and the eclectic input she receives.