The wine tasting was just GREAT and a huge value for only $8!! I can HIGHLY recommend a few of the wines: #1...the 2013 Chardonnay White Salmon Vineyard. HUGE on the oak but very soft overall. #2....the 2013 Tempranillo. HUGE dry red wine....great job on this Spanish grape. #3...Tempranillo Desert Wine Port....this was CRAZY good! All that said, the experience was complimented by the knowledge the owner, Roger Rezabek, brings to the table. Great time and a lot of fun!
OCTOBER 2019 UPDATE: Ok...just ordered a mix case of wine for an event I was having with a group from work. Just OUTSTANDING wine. The quality for the price great! Wines that were "winners" to us at the tasting:
1. Chardonnay: If you like white burgundy style whites...this will be perfect. Probably my favorite of the night. Try this next to a $150 bottle of Montrachet white burgundy....you might like this more.
2. Sparkling Wine: Legally, can't be called champagne, but it should as it is make in the exact style of French Champagne makers. Very dry. Light. Has an awesome nose/bouquet. Loved it. Going to buy 12 bottles for the holidays. 60% the price of Veuve Clicquot and more enjoyable.
3. Viognier: If you don't know this grape...get to know it. Fantastic. I would drink this every week with chicken//sea food. Perfect. One of the best I have ever had.
4. Pinot: OK...one "sore spot" here so you dont all think this is a "PR" note for the owners. The bottle was tainted...not drinkable. I'm sure this happens from time to time. That said, I connected with the winery and the promised to to replace. Exactly what I would expect. Looking forward to trying this wine.
I love all the Napa wineries....Del Dotto, Martin Estates, Gamble, Taylor Family. Nice to find high quality wine coming out of this Region. Do yourself a favor and give a few bottles a try. read more