Napa

[Toogs]

Didn't go to Outpost but their Zin is awesome.

We must have tasted 25 wines including a bunch of barrel tastings in the cellar. They do all kinds of small lot stuff for rich and famous people who want to dabble in winemaking. I can't remember the names now. Idiot GF at the time refused to spit because she was worried she would dribble or make a mess (we were spitting into floor drains in cellar) was hammered by the end. Palate blowout but fun as hell.

 

[RevDeac06]

Not to hijack the thread, but similar question.

I'll be in Healdsburg, CA (Sonoma) for a week in June at a conference and am planning to take at least a full day, up to 2, doing some winery tours. Any experience with an outfit that provides transportation to different wineries for tastings? Don't want to rent a car, nor do I want to be required to limit my consumption to be able to drive a car.

So figured I'd report back. Had a one-day tour with Platypus Tours and it was nice, would recommend them. We did 4 wineries in the Dry Creek Valley- Hawley, Sbraggia, Amista, and Moniclair. All fairly small production, but good stuff. Lots of good Cabs and Zin, Moniclair had some nice Petite Sirah (a personal fav). They also had airline shippers (essentially a regular box with styrofoam inserts) and I was able to get a case back via Delta with a layover and had no broken bottles ftw!

 

[Buttermaker]

After two years of being here (in the bay area) and 10+ visits to Napa - here are few of my recommendations for good wine

St. Supery - try their sav blanc
Salvestrin
Frogs Leap
Cakebread

Many trips to Sonoma? Favorites?

 

[61raddeac]

Many trips to Sonoma? Favorites?

http://www.benziger.com/

 

[DeacWatcher]

http://www.benziger.com/

Even for a bigger winery, this was my wife's favorite as well.