The winery: Service was great. Wine tasting was nice, definitely do that. Lots to choose from and the chips are really good. The wines were nice as well. We took the tour which was pretty cool. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. He took us on a tour of the winery, told us a little about the surrounding area and the process how the wine is made.
Hunter III Wines is a "micro-Cult" Winery which produces limited quantities of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy tasting the wines with Rob at his exquisite home above the Silverado Trail with fabulous views of both the Valley and Mountains. This intimate and engaging opportunity to experience both the wines of Hunter III and the lore of the Napa Valley is unparalleled.
Wine was suprisingly good, Cliff did have all of the hiking/biking gear all over the place. I am a huge fan of Cliff bars so it was nice to see they are serious about winemaking. The prices are good, it was only $15 to taste a bunch of wines, and it included an expresso drink!
When we entered, the tasting room was empty, but it quickly filled up. The wines here are excellent. I knew I wanted to buy a bottle or two, but it was very hard to choose. However, I just had to get a bottle of their charbono. Charbono - Dark inky color, blackberry profile, clean acidiity and bright fruit
Merlot - Sweet and soft fruit richness (cherry, currant and mocha), slight smoky oak with smooth tannins
Zinfandel - Nice flavor that finishes quick but hits with a raspberry, cherry flavor with notes of brown sugar and baking spices
Renteria Wines is closed to the public, as our caves and winery facility are under construction. However, we are featuring our wines at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley - an art, design and wine gallery in Yountville - where their wines can be tasted and acquired in a collective wine tasting experience:
Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley
6711 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
Open daily 10-7
For more information or to make an appointment
Robert Morse, the founder of MORSE WINES, purchased the estate property in 1999. His desire was to create a place where lovers of fine wine could find exceptional values in wines that best express the terroir of our region. He selected varietals that would thrive in the region, and which therefore had the best potential for producing world class wines. Morse Wines picturesque, serene property is located near the border of Amador and El Dorado Counties. It is at approximately a 2300 foot elevation, with groves of pine trees as well as ancient oaks.
At the top of High Valley AVA in Lake County, CA lives an Estate and winery unlike any other. Planted at an altitude matched by only 1% of vineyards in the world, Brassfield Estate Vineyards & Winery is not bound by the traditions of the valley floor. Precision, sustainable farming is our base to craft 17 varietals; from vine to bottle the wines never leave our hands. We go above and beyond; for the land we reside on, the animals we share it with, the people who join us, and of course our award-winning wines.
Alma Sol WInery is a micro-boutique winery that sources premium fruit from top vineyards sites in California. This micro-boutique winery is family-owned and operated with the mission to craft exceptional Bordeaux wine varietals and special blends. All fruit is hand-picked in small lots that respect the fruit and is just one of the hands-on facets of producing the artisan wines of Alma Sol Winery. Owners John and Lisa wanted to make the best possible Cabernet Sauvignon they could and to set out and prove that California's Central Coast could provide a great Bordeaux. Noteworthy is that their inaugural release of 2009 recieved numerouis accolades, including a 90pts review from Wine Enthusiast. *
Hours:
Sat- 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Sun- 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Culler Wines was started in 1997 by Karen Culler, and remains a one person operation to this day. Karen produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from outstanding vineyards throughout Napa and Sonoma, and bottles the wines under the Culler and Casaeda labels. All the vineyards are handpicked and tended to showcase the microclimate of the area and to produce beautiful wines of balance, longevity and power. Culler Wines are small production wines and Karen spends her "free time" also making great wines for Ladera, Wolf Family Vineyards, Renteria, Rivera Vineyards, Probst and Gianonne Vineyards.
Aa boutique, family owned winery located in the heart of the Livermore Valley wine region. Cuda Ridge produce Bordeaux style wines from the premiere vineyards of Livermore Valley.
