Category Archives: Tasting Rooms
Somerston Tasting Room in Yountville – Two Thumbs Up
With 12 tasting rooms and wine bars in Yountville, you certainly can’t visit all on a weekend trip to the town. One that we recommend that you not miss is the Somerston Tasting Room. Continue reading
Amizetta Winery – Hidden gem since 1981
Four red wines are made in the current mix, ranging in price from $35 for the Merlot up to $85 for the Reserve Cabernet. The Merlot is rich and complex, something even Miles in the “Sideways” movie would love. Continue reading
Phifer Pavitt – New Kid on the Block Making Waves with Date Night Cabernet
For those that have the pocketbook and like the idea of finding something different, a little out of the ordinary, Phifer Pavitt is worth a visit and a chance to buy some of this delicious wine to share proudly with your friends. Continue reading
Plan Now for Thanksgiving Weekend in the Napa Valley
One of the busiest weekends the entire year in the Napa Valley is Thanksgiving weekend. Family and friends from out of town are likely not to be traveling home until Sunday and one of the many things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area is visit the Napa Valley wine country. Continue reading
Discover Mount Veeder – Great Day Trip to the Napa Valley
We say visit Hendry Winery, Yates Family Vineyard, and Hess Collection Winery and then go to the town of Napa for a late afternoon lunch. Continue reading
More on Tasting Room Jargon
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about the difficulties wine “newbies” have in deciphering tasting room jargon. I received this email from Pat over the weekend and asked her if I could post it, because I thought it … Continue reading
Harvest in the Napa Valley — Get Ready for the Fun
One of the highlights for any wine buff is watching all the activities that take place during the harvest. The Napa Valley is one of the best spots for viewing the “crush” because of the number of vineyards and wineries … Continue reading
Why You Should Spit Wine
If you are serious about learning about wine and discovering delicious wines, you should spit wine when visiting the tasting rooms of the Napa Valley or any other wine country. There is no way you can visit three to five … Continue reading
Fontanella Winery — Thinking Outside The Box
Fontanella is a new winery on Mt. Veeder and the owners Karen and Jeff Fontanella have some fresh ideas to perk up visitor interest. Visitors receive a private 30 to 45 minute session that includes a tasting of three wines, … Continue reading
Napa Valley’s Heart
So, where is the “Heart of the Napa Valley?” This is what a recent visitor to Wine Country Getaways inquired in an email. “I will be in San Francisco and I want to spend one day in the heart of … Continue reading
