During the orientation part of our Wine Train tour, we tasted a fantastic Pinot Grigio from a winery called Mason Cellars - which was new to us. And we realized it was right around the corner from the train depot. So we hit that up first - amazing. Both the wines and the fact it was free tasting... in Napa. (I didn't think there were any left).
Afterward we went to Chimney Rock - where we split a $20 tasting. Great wines, but for a minimum of $60/bottle, it's a little out of our price range.
And the funny story at this winery... we tried and tried to pay for our overpriced tasting, but no one would take our money. After waiting about 10-15 minutes we decided to take off (yes without paying... we tried doesn't that count) and hit up another winery. Time was running out after all - the wineries all close at 5pm and it was 4:45. Time was of the essence.
So then we went next door to Clos du Val and had a MUCH better experience! Less snobby.
Here's a shot of that winery - their front door is magnificant, and all the ivy. Very wine country-ish.
It was such a beautiful day - wonderful weather, good company and great wines.
So after 2 days of reading and seeing pictures about wine tasting I think we need to go in November! Looks like a very fun day was had.
ReplyDeleteoh, I'll have to go to Mason Cellars sometime.. you know this white wine girl LOVES the Pinot Grigio!!
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