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Goats and fine wine combine at Napa Valley's Casa Nuestra Winery.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:20:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - In describing Napa Valley's Casa Nuestra Winery, perhaps the website says it best:Casa Nuestra means "our house" and that is what most say it feels like here.I agree with "most" - out of the literally dozens of wineries we...

Casa de Fruta is a tourist trap, but...

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:12:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bkalafut - Casa de Fruta, located along the Pacheco Pass Highway between Gilroy, CA and the I-5, is an old-fashioned tourist trap, not unlike something from Wisconsin Dells, or a less interesting Wall Drug. Children's rides, overpriced junk, at least...

Hess Collection is Overrated.

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 21:15:02 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Consistently making an appearance on the "Top Ten" lists found in California guidebooks and wine magazines, Hess Collection is one of Napa Valley's better known wineries. Unfortunately, it's also one of the priciest and most...

Callaghan Vineyards: The best of the Sonoita AVA

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 03:56:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bkalafut - Saguaro cacti, cholla, 110-degree weather, "sky islands", and cattle all come to mind when thinking of southern Arizona. Vineyards certainly do not, but both Cochise County and the Sonoita-Elgin area boast a growing handful of wineries...

Robert Mondavi Winery is the place to go for your Napa Valley wine education.

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:44:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Situated in the peaceful countryside of Oakville, California, Robert Mondavi Winery is, for many, the holy grail of Napa Valley wineries. Even I, a near-total wine novice, had heard of and tasted Robert Mondavi wines prior to my visit. While...

Another wonderful Coppola productions

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 13:25:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zeecee - We were in Napa, staying at an inn directly across the highway from Coppola's vineyard, and since I'd seen his two Belize resorts on a travel channel show, marveling at his design and decor, there was no way I wasn't going to visit this particular...

Storrs Winery: Not yet a "cult" winery, but it may get there.

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 03:12:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bkalafut - Storrs is an up-and-coming winery, vinifying fruit from a patchwork of vineyards, including old Zinfandel and Grenache plantings. Most of their vineyards are in the Santa Cruz Mountains--some supposedly in truly remote areas--but a handful are...

Yummy, as usual!

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:03:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gharamaki - We have been fans of S. Anderson sparklers for about ten years. Since Carol Anderson, the winemaker, has died the winery has been sold, and the new owners are selling off the sparkling wine stock as it ages under the label S. Anderson. It is my...

Rutherford Royalty

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:53:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - California's Napa valley is home to some of North America's best wineries, and the community of Rutherford houses a few of the finest; to name a few, Beaulieu Vineyards, creators of the BV Georges de LaTour Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Francis Ford...

Very Wonderful Place to Visit in Augusta

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:04:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eviegreengirl - I visited the winery this past week and enjoyed my visit. I enjoyed one of their famous sandwiches outside on the deck that has a wonderful view of the hillsides of Augusta. And after enjoying lunch and wine tasting I knew exactly what I wanted and...

Great garden; great deli and eating area; mediocre tour

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:42:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mcarpen54 - The gardens are worth a visit, as is the delicatessen which has delicious food -- and champagne by the glass -- that you can enjoy in a shady outdoor eating area. It's close to the highway though -- River Road -- so it's noisy. The tour of the winery...

No Service

Sat, 19 May 2007 10:31:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author hawkeyes2 - I tasted a Pino Noir that was tannic and edgy. They offer plastic cups for tasting wine! Someones "old friends" walked in while I was there and the attention of the entire staff was focused on these old friends. I waited 10 minutes at the register to...

Times, They are a Changin'

Tue, 8 May 2007 13:32:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - I remembered reading that the movie director Francis Ford Coppola had purchased a winery in Napa, but at the time, I was living in Georgia so I didn't read the entire article. BACKGROUND In 1991, as luck would have it, we were in CA on a bit of...

Pomp, Circumstance & High Prices...

Tue, 8 May 2007 03:44:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - What else could you ask for when you're touring the wine country in Napa Valley? We first visited the Opus One facilities in 1986; we were on a driving tour, out from Connecticut to reacquaint ourselves with many of our old haunts in the Napa Valley...

Classic Bordeaux from California

Fri, 4 May 2007 03:47:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - Let's get to the point immediately, you can only visit the Cain Vineyard and Winery facilities by appointment, and at that, your appointment hours must be either a Friday or a Saturday morning. To be sure, that's a bit inconvenient for many...

New Owner...still Great Wines

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:38:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - Dick Erath had a vision; he saw a time when Oregon would take its place among the great wine producing regions of the world. He worked to bring that dream to a reality, and thanks to his hard work and others like him in the Willamette, the region is...

Historic Day in Washington Today...04/25/2007

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 03:57:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - Before I begin telling you about the Hogue Cellars folks, I have to share with you the news, today, Washington granted a license to the 500th winery in the state! I hope you can join those of us who live in WA to cheer that moment! Now... Hogue...

My favorite Napa winery

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:06:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chocaholic80 - I love their wine, and they were very friendly when I visited. My only regret is not buying a few more bottles when I was...

Ridge Vineyards: More Than Just Monte Bello Ridge

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:47:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - In 1966, a friend introduced us to her friend, a recently divorced engineer who was bunking for free in a small cottage on Monte Bello Rd. We paid a visit to the man in his cabin and learned he was friends with the four investors who had just...

Mt. Veeder Wineries...a Napa Must Visit!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:27:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - Yes, there are wonderful wineries on the Napa valley floor, world class wineries with glitz and glamour and an enormous amount of advertizing dollars behind them, not to mention the crowds. However, let me remind you that the best of the U.S. West...

Walla Walla Winners

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:11:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alex39 - I live in Washington State; more importantly, I drink wine, regularly! The wines from Canoe Ridge Vineyard are always among my favorites. My wife and I are partial to the Canoe Ridge Gewurztraminer when we prepare spicy Thai food for friends...

Awesome wine!

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:18:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jms007x - Definitely worth the visit. Great wine and friendly people. The open house events that are held 4 times a year are UNBELIEVABLE. By far the best wine tasting events that I have ever been to. Check their website http://www.rosenblumcellars.co
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The Leelanau Forefather

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:29:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Sunliner - How to describe the Boskydel tasting room. "Sparse" would be one word. "Rustic" would be another. Some people -- people who wear designer clothes and get manicures, most likely -- could even describe it as "appalling." I, personally, would use...

Do Not Recommend

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 21:46:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cspann - Of the four central Maryland wineries Elk run was our least favorite. While the proprietors were both pleasant and knowledgeable the wines were very much sub-par. During the tasting my wife and I found no wine that peaked our interest. I purchased...

Nickel & Nickel: Gold Standard for Wineries in Napa

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:27:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - Nickel & Nickel is a winery on Highway 29 in Oakville – right in the heart of Napa Valley. We are frequent visitors of Napa and we happened upon Nickel & Nickel about a year ago. It is by far our favorite winery in California wine country. The “...