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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...

S. Anderson Vineyard: 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...

St. Supery: 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...

Montelle Winery: 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...

Korbel Champagne: 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...

Wiederkehr Wine Cellars: 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...

Niebaum-Coppola: 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...

Opus One: 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...

Cain: 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...

Erath Vineyards: 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...

Hogue: 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...

V. Sattui Winery: 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: 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...

The Hess Collection: 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...

Canoe Ridge Vineyard: 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...

Rosenblum Cellars: 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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Boskydel: 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...

Elk Run: 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 “...

V. Sattui Winery: Terrible Wine; Picnic Options Available

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:32:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - If you are driving along the main drag in Napa, you will see the throngs of people outside of V. Sattui having a picnic. There is a small grocery store inside the building where one can buy the things necessary for a picnic. The tasting bar is inside...

Handley Cellars: Great Wine in Anderson Valley

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:25:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - On my way to Mendocino, I love to stop at Navarro and Handley. Handley has wonderful white wines in particular. On my last trip, they had a "Brightlighter," which was a white meritage that was particularly good. The people in the tasting room are very...

Robert Sinskey Winery: Wine That Goes Well With Food

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:10:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - We discovered Robert Sinskey on a trip in 2003 and we have been back frequently. It is on the Silverado Trail, a nice alternative in Napa Valley to the more packed main drag. The wines at Sinskey are designed to pair well with food, and they have an...

Matanzas Creek Winery: Lavender Fields and Lovely Wine

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 17:03:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - My first outing to Matanzas Creek was in 1998 during what was also my first trip to Northern California wine country. We got terribly lost going to Matanzas Creek and almost gave up. Finally, we made it to our desired destination and it couldn't have...

Navarro Vineyards: One of my favorites

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:57:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - I have visited many wineries throughout Napa and Sonoma and Navarro is one of my favorite wineries in California. Both times I have visited on my way to Mendocino. The tasting room is small and intimate, with a gorgeous deck on which you can enjoy your...

St. Supery: Interesting for Wine Education

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:52:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shipp4911 - The winery at St. Supery is an easy stop along the main road in Napa. It is a large production winery that offers wines that can be found elsewhere so it is not for the person looking for a special, distinctive wine. That said, it is exceptional in...