Pine Ridge Vineyards - Napa, California
Pine Ridge Vineyards was established in 1978, the winery is tucked into wide side hills located along the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. They specialize in Chardonnay and Bordeaux varietals. To see a review and more pictures, click the link below:
2010 Napa Valley Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon by Pine Ridge Vineyards
Winemaker Michael Beaulac and Assistant Winemaker Jason Ledbetter review our award-winning 2010 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon.
2010 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARDS
The world-famous Rutherford AVA is home to three of our estate vineyards, Hidden Canyon, Rutherford Ridge and Manley Lane, totaling 61 acres from which the fruit for this bottling was sourced. Situated on the valley floor with fine loam soil and moderate temperatures, this region is renowned for historically producing some of the Napa Valley's finest
and most fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon.
HARVEST & WINEMAKING
The 2010 vintage was cooler than usual during the growing season, but ended with a heat wave. As a result, the fruit for this wine was harvested at an optimal level of ripeness early to mid-October. Fermentation took place at a high temperature to ensure that maximum extraction was achieved before the wine was racked to 50% new French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for a total of 18 months before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
An abundant bouquet that highlights aromas of sweet black raspberry, fresh red currant and ripe strawberry amongst touches of clove, graham cracker and milk chocolate leaps from this deep garnet-black wine in the glass. Echoing the nose, the voluminous palate enters with red plum and succulent red raspberry fruits, closely followed by suggestions of brown sugar, toast and sweet oak and balanced by bright acidity and silky tannins on the creamy finish.
PAIRING
Exceptionally balanced and filled with lively fruit, this bottling would prove an excellent companion to a classic bistro dish like steak tartare with frites or even coq au vin over noodles. For a delightful cheese course, try pairing this wine with Midnight Moon, an aged goat's milk cheese.
Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains
Ridge Vineyards' flagship wine is the Ridge Monte Bello which hit the map as a world class wine when the 1971 vintage was entered in the famous Judgment of Paris Tasting of 1976. In this blind tasting utilizing French judges on French soil, it came in 5th out of 10 wines, behind Stag's Leap, Mouton Rothschild, Montrose and Haut-Brion. Then 30 years later the event was repeated at the Paris Tasting 30th Anniversary Reenactment that took place in the Napa Valley and in London on May 24, 2006, using the same blind tasting format and judges on both continents awarded top honors to the 1971 Ridge Monte Bello. To see my review of Ridge Vineyards and pictures check out California Wine Tasting Adventures:
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Chimney Rock Winery - Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Chimney Rock Winery is located on the Silverado Trail in the Stags Leap District of California's Napa Valley. This Cape Dutch-inspired estate winery produces premium Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bordeaux Blends. Check out my review with pictures at:
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Bottling at Grand Napa Vineyards in Napa Valley
A Waterfront Masterpiece on the San Francisco Bay. 1456 Sandpiper Spit Offered at $4,695,000
Rarely do you find a property on the entire San Francisco Bay like this custom built home.
This is one of the most breathtaking contemporary homes located on the water in the entire Bay Area and Northern California. A true boater paradise with approximately 134 feet of water frontage and complete privacy in all directions as the home sits on a combined two parcels at the end of a gated community.
Designed by architect Robert Nebolon from Berkeley and specifically guided from the owners desires; this home was a vision that then became a masterpiece. Perched prominently out over the San Francisco Bay the well-thought out home boasts a total of 5+ bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
Ideal for entertaining large groups as the home has a highly desirable open floor plan that highlights the views with the floor to ceiling glass windows on the entire waterfront side of the home. With two sets of gliding glass doors installed on both levels, one could open up both floors so the outdoor patios become one with the interior of the home. With the gliders completely opened, enjoy the sounds of life on the water including passing boats and vocal sea animals.
In addition to the 5 + bedrooms there is an executive dream office with built in mahogany desks with multiple work stations. When not working in the office; you can enjoy the use of the state-of-the-art movie theater with recliner movie seating and a 120-inch movie screen for your favorite Hollywood movies. There is also a hobby room with numerous built in shelves and tables for crafting arts. Amongst other features there is an elevator in the home, wine cellar and a great room that has soaring high ceilings.
Paying attention to the finest detail and the use of the high quality finishes this home was constructed ahead of its class. With unobstructed views in every direction; the layout captures breathtaking views from the San Francisco skyline, the city of Oakland, The Bay Bridge, the Bay, Point Richmond Marina, Angel Island, Marin County, Mount Tam and San Rafael Bridge. One can sit and relax by enjoying the views or one could get access to the entire San Francisco Bay with their own private 58+ foot deep water concrete boat dock. In addition, the boat dock has the capability to house larger size boats if one desires. The concrete boat dock was custom built and imported in order to suit the needs of the owner's favorite hobby of boating. This is a boat dock typically seen at local Marina's and not a dock that you would have at your own private residence.
The home provides an extensive outdoor area that is ideal for entertaining guests or allowing space for outdoor activities. There is an engineered outdoor space that consists of a built in BBQ with gas burners, an 8 person hot tub and a large play structure surrounded by child safe ground padding to ensure safety. All privately secured behind wind protected walls and glass railings to guarantee the quality of the view is not interrupted.
If you are looking for a world-class waterfront property that has it all; welcome to 1456 Sandpiper Spit located on the San Francisco Bay.
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Napa Valley Wine Wave, B-Roll October 7, 2012
It is official, the United States is now home to the Guinness World Record for the longest relay wine toast. On October 7th, 2012 487 people gathered at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena and set the new world record. Labeled, The Napa Valley Wine Wave, participants defeated the previous record of 321 set by Guangzhou, China, in November 2011.
Attached is the official press release with all the pertinent details. The Napa Valley Wine Wave was created by the St. Helena Kiwanis Club, in partnership with the wineries of Appellation St. Helena, CHEERS! St. Helena and the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce, as a way to raise money for scholarships. Proceeds raised from the event go towards scholarships in the agriculture, viticulture, winemaking, business and hospitality industries.
Ep 26 Napa Valley Wine Tasting - Darioush Winery - Vine Cliff Vineyards - White Collar Vagabond
Jennifer & I celebrated our 1 year anniversary with a trip to the San Francisco Bay area and enjoyed our special day with a trip to Napa Valley with wonderful friends and a wine tasting at the Darioush winery and a fabulous picnic at the Vine Cliff Vineyards.
The Darioush Winery story is wonderful and Frank shared it with us:
The Darioush Story
The opening of the new winery and visitor center is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting moments in my life. Ever since I was a young man, when I began my passion for great wine, I dreamt of this day.
Darioush Khaledi grew up in Shiraz, one of Iran's prominent wine-growing regions. His father was a hobbyist winemaker and as a young boy, Khaledi used to sneak sips from the barrel; as a young adult he became a devoted collector of fine wines.
Trained as a civil engineer and with a career in construction, Darioush left Iran in the late 1970's and emigrated to Southern California where he was faced with the challenge of rebuilding his life. Darioush and his brother-in-law pooled their resources and purchased a failing grocery store in the city of Los Angeles. Now thirty years later, together they operate one of the most successful independently owned grocery businesses in the United States, which alone employs over 1500 people.
As the success of his grocery business grew, his passion for fine wine transformed from collector to producer. No longer was Darioush interested solely in collecting the world's finest wines he was driven to create hand-crafted wines with the highest quality standards.
Darioush is the culmination of the worldwide search for the ultimate vineyard estate. The Darioush Estate's ninety-five acres are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay and Viognier.
Nestled in a quiet canyon above the Silverado Trail in the world famous Napa Valley stand the breathtaking vineyards of Vine Cliff Winery. Known for rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons from the treasured Oakville Appellation and bold Chardonnays from the acclaimed Carneros District, Vine Cliff Winery prides itself on small lots of intensely flavored, hand-made wines.
Life In Napa Valley CA - Review of Nichelini Winery
What a great find! We absolutely love this family owned winery, the history and of course the wines. Nichelini was founded in 1890 and is still going strong. The great-great granddaughter is the winemaker and is putting out a great value wines. It's tucked away so you'll need to check out our review..
Vincent Arroyo Winery in Calistoga, California ( Napa Valley )
Vincent Arroyo Winery:
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Wine Country Driver:
While my clients were tasting wine and enjoying the good company of Vincent Arroyo's Tasting room staff, I took a little video of the winery. Like several other Napa Valley Wineries Vincent Arroyo's greeters walk around on 4 feet. Be sure to say hi! to Bodega and JJ when you stop in for a tasting! Maybe you could even try JJ's blend in the Tasting room.
Porter Family Vineyards - Napa Valley
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It was a memorable trip to Bordeaux that solidified Larry and Jean Rowe’s decision to make Greyscale Wines solely from Bordeaux varietals. With experience at Opus One and Clos du Val, their talented Winemaker Kian Tavakoli finds the best vineyards in Napa Valley’s Rutherford AVA to suit the Rowe’s wine style. Cellar Angel Shannon Williams, shares the story behind the ultra premium, small lot producer - Greyscale Wines.
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Reynolds Family Winery sneak peek
This is version 1.7 and is the short version of the full length Reynolds Family Winery story for the Ride-Share Network Napa Valley. In selected ride-share vehicles, coming Summer 2015
Napa Valley Dreams Official Trailer
From ground to sky, from person to person, Napa Valley Dreams captures as never before the exquisite light, color and texture of a paradise and its people. This documentary travels through the story of a landscape crafted by geological turmoil, still evident in roiling geysers and hot springs, and woven with the tales of people striving to reach the ultimate — and finding peace through the journey. Copyright 2013. Singular Entertainment. All rights reserved.
Northern California Vineyard | Anderson Valley Estate, Mendocino County California
The Estate is situated in California’s renowned Anderson Valley where world class vineyards meet coastal redwoods. Leaving the valley floor you ascend the oak and vineyard strewn hillside entering the Estate’s grounds. As you wind along the Estate’s main road you disappear within the mountain’s folds only to remerge again to reveal yet another vineyard plot with one breathtaking view seemingly more alluring than the other. Arriving at the secluded Chateau you are welcomed with an all encompassing vista of the Anderson Valley. With views out to the reaches of where the Navarro River disappears into the redwoods and meets the Pacific beyond, one is well positioned to be witness to the most extraordinary of sunsets.
The Estate is 700 acres consisting of 4 legal parcels of more than 60 acres of vineyards, 30+ more plantable acres and the balance in virgin hardwood and fir forests interspersed with mountain meadows and seasonal streams. Gracing Estate is its French provincial inspired Chateau with its detached guest and office quarters. Tastefully dispersed around the Estate are two additional guest houses with one serving at times as an event site. Interspersed where needed are those outbuildings required to the maintain the Estate, i.e. barns, tool sheds, etc..
Anderson Valley temperate climate is where warms days are tempered by cool foggy nights and mornings producing world class wine varietals in particular Pinot Noir. The Estate consists of 3 distinct vineyard blocks ranging in age from 6 to 30 years old and ranging in altitude from 550 ft. to 1700 ft. with approximately 49 acres to Pinot Noir, 10 acres to Chardonnay, 3/4 acres to Syrah and less than 1/2 acres of Pinot Gris, Friulano and Malvasia. The Estate is bordered by a number of smaller vineyard operations as well as backing up against Kendall Jackson’s prized Outland Ridge Estate Pinot Noir vineyard.
The Estate’s vineyards consistently produce 90 point or better wines yielding over 65 to 105 tons wherein about 40% is used for onsite production with the remainder being sold for an estate premium to some of California’s finest labels. The Winery itself is situated on the high northern end of the Estate.The Winery’s production capacity stands at about 4,500 cases. Retail and wholesale sales are facilitated through the winery’s offsite tasting room in Philo.
The Estate, though, is much more than a vineyard and winery operation. The vines are planted in such a way to act as a man-made enhancement to already naturally stunning setting whose natural corridors act as a wildlife sanctuary teeming with native Colombian Blacktail deer, wild turkeys, quail, wild boar, blue grouse, ducks and the occasional black bear and predator. Countless trails transverse the Estate allowing for equestrian, hiking and ATV access throughout. More than anything, though,this is a transformative lifestyle estate that affords its new owners the ability to immerse themselves in an unparalleled natural environment and wine country living at its finest while having a serious commercial aspect that allows for long term fiscal sustainability.
Clos Pegase Montage, Clos Pegase Winery, Napa Valley, California, USA
Clos Pegase; Where Vine Meets Divine! Just down the road from the town of Calistoga, there is a crossroads. It's the intersection of wine and art. And at that crossroads, you'll find something rare and remarkable: balance. You'll find serious, passionate estate-grown winemaking balanced with an open-hearted spirit of sharing and celebration. You'll find great works of art living in harmony with the earthy simplicity of the soil and the vine. You'll find a majestic temple that's somehow both awe-inspiring and welcoming. Wine that offers both true varietal intensity and food-friendly approachability. You'll find a place that captures the spirit of Bacchus: equal parts divine and joyfully down-to-earth. Look for the crossroads, and there, you'll find Clos Pegase.
Maison Fleurie, A Four Sisters Inn 3 Stars Yountville, California
Maison Fleurie, A Four Sisters Inn 3 Stars Yountville, California Within US Travel Directory This bed and breakfast is located in Yountville, California Within US Travel Directory , minutes from Napa Valley area wineries. The inn offers a full daily breakfast and afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Maison Fleurie is surrounded by landscaped gardens. Freshly baked cookies and water, coffee and tea are available throughout the day.
Guest rooms at the Maison Fleurie feature private bathrooms and bathrobes. A work desk is also included.
Platypus Wine Tours and the Napa Valley Wine Train are minutes from the Maison Fleurie. The Krug Event Center is within driving distance.
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Maison Fleurie, A Four Sisters Inn, 6529 Yount Street CA 94599, USA
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del dotto winery in Napa Valley
This is a short video of Del Dotto winery in Napa Valley California.
Best Wineries to Visit in Napa
- Napa Valley is an area situated in California and which is well known all over the world for its incredible wineries. There are many towns that produce wine in the Napa Valley area which include St. Helena, Calistoga, and Yountville.