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October Trip . . . Part Deux

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Hawkeye Member	posted 06-07-2011 12:31 PM Hi Damombo, The same with us. The last trip in March we just "dropped in" at Stelzner because it was there. We were completely surprised. We had a great time. We had a great host in Travis Westrope who knew his wines and made the tasting fun. Suggested we join a cave tour that was just beginning at no charge. Nice stop. IP: 173.247.8.79
damombo Member	posted 06-07-2011 08:38 AM PS - we dropped in at Stelzner several years ago (no appt) and had a lovely visit. We enjoyed their wines but haven't managed a return visit. From what we recall, we would definitely return. IP: 166.205.15.70
damombo Member	posted 06-07-2011 08:35 AM Looks terrific! I see three categories: wineries we have been to (Stelzner, Baldacci, Cuvaison); wineries we've been to thanks to you (Zathila, Barow, Chase); and the rest I categorize as wineries to go to because Hawkeye checked 'em out first We went to the wine and food pairing Sunday night - it was fantastic. I'll write up my thoughts and post later today. IP: 166.205.15.70
carjeff Junior Member	posted 06-01-2011 10:10 AM Hawkeye, I can't comment on any of these wineries, as I haven't tasted at any of them. Several are on my short list for our Nov trip including Zahtila, Barlow, Baldacci, and possibly Reverie. I would like more info on J Gregory (and also Rios). We were wine club members at Jessup for a few years until Mark left, and know Kandice from her days at Terra Valentine and Biale. May just have to add these to our list also. [This message has been edited by carjeff (edited 06-01-2011).] IP: 155.178.4.10
Hawkeye Member	posted 06-01-2011 08:21 AM Days 4 and 5 of our trip are on Friday and Saturday. We will be joined by 8 daylily friends from Kentucky and California for a little wine tasting and looking at pictures of daylilies. Here we go, Day 4 10:00 AM Cuvaison Vineyards - Appointment Confirmed 5/4 - Tasting Fee $15.00 4550 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515 707.942.2468 http://www.cuvaison.com/ 11:30 AM - PICNIC LUNCH Zahtila Vineyards - Appointment Made We will order a deli sandwich to picnic - Tasting Fee $10 2250 Lake County Hwy Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-9251 http://www.zahtilavineyards.com/ We will have lunch on the porch overlooking the vineyards. Owners Laura Zahtila-Swanton and Husband Mike Swanton will host our group. 1:30 PM Barlow Vineyards - Appointment Confirmed by telephone 5/10 4411 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515 707-548-8317 http://www.barlowvineyards.com/ For a group this size, Barr Smith, owner, has an arrangement with von Strasser Vineyards on Diamond Mountain to do his tastings there.. 2:30 PM von Strasser Vineyards - Appointment Confirmed by telephone 5/10 1510 Diamond Mountain Road Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-0930 http://www.vonstrasser.com/ Tasting fee $20.00 per person. Tasting of 5 world class Diamond Mountain District wines, current release. Educational and in-depth tasting on the Estate Vineyard patios (weather permitting) 4:00 PM Reverie Vineyards - Appointment Confirmed 4/24/11 1520 Diamond Mountain Road Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-6800 http://www.reveriewine.com/index.htm Many visitors to Napa Valley believe that we are one of the best wineries to visit because our tasting is primarily done outdoors in a beautiful redwood grove. We do a walkaround wine tour tasting, in different sections. Keep in mind before booking an appointment, part of our tour is outside in the redwoods, rain or shine. You do get umbrellas. We do reverse the direction of our tour, and taste most of our wines in the cave. We just feel everyone who visits Reverie must see our redwood grove. 5:30 PM Rios and Maldonado Wineries - Appointment Confirmed 5/30 1307-A Lincoln Avenue Calistoga, CA 94515 707-942-1376 http://www.rioswine.com/ This is the new winery where Kandice Jessup is working. We will probably have wine and hors d’ouvres in the cave. And we go on to Day 5 10:00 AM Redmon Wines - Appointment Confirmed 4/30 - No tasting fee 871 Dowdell Lane Saint Helena, CA 94574 707-235-0282 http://www.redmonwines.com/ Located in St. Helena, CA, in the heart of the Napa Valley, they produce premium quality, small production wines. As their last name Redmon portrays, they specialize in bordeaux style reds in lots that are typically under 400 cases per year. Lisa Redmon will host us for this tasting. 11:30 AM Chase Cellars - Lunch Appointment Confirmed 5/1 - $35.00 per person 2252 Sulphur Springs Avenue St. Helena, California 94574 707-963-1284 http://www.chasecellars.com/ We will be having lunch at Chase Cellars. Jeff Blaum, winery manager, will preform his magic on the grill and pair food with an array of Chase wines.. 1:30 PM Baldacci Vineyard - Appointment Confirmed 4/28 - $10.00 tasting fee 6236 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558 707-944-9261 http://www.baldaccivineyards.com/ One of our favorite Cabernet houses. They must make a half dozen Cabs plus other varietals. 3:00PM Steltzner Vineyards - Appointment Confirmed 5/30 - Tasting Fee $10.00 Per Person 5998 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558 707-252-7272 http://www.steltzner.com/ We will probably do a tour and cave tasting at this property 4:30 PM J Gregory Cellars - Appointment Confirmed Mark and Kandice Jessup 516 Montecito Blvd Napa, CA 94559 707-815-5684 This is the new undertaking by Mark Jessup, former owner and wine maker at Jessup Wines in Yountville. J. Gregory is named for Mark’s son. Please give me your comments. IP: 173.247.8.79

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