Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Freestone Vineyards

Pondering Freestone's tasting room, we weren't completely sold on the idea of spending $10 on a few sips of wine, but we decided to at least scope it out. It was surprisingly quiet on a Saturday afternoon, and the tasting room staff seemed excited to have a group of 6 appear. They offered us a private tasting room where we could all sit comfortably, and even offered us plates and knives to dig into our Wild Flour spoils while we tasted. Um yeah...we like this place already. With Freestone Vineyards and Wild Flour as next door neighbors, you've got the perfect one-stop-shop for a sampling of Sonoma County's bounty. Make the most of it: get some Fougasse, and trot over to Freestone for the perfect pairing.

Moss Creek Winery

I visited their small quaint tasting room once and a great time tasting its varieties. Moss Creek Winery and Moskowite Family Vineyards is located in Capell Valley in the eastern part of the Napa Valley AVA. In 1999, George and Ann Moskowite established Moss Creek Winery. They sell many of their grapes, but also produce a limited amount of estate wine. Winemaker Nils Venge handcrafts Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Robert Pepi Winery

Cardinale Estate is an ultra premium wine estate located off of Highway 29 on top of a small natural hill. This is the site of the old Robert Pepi winery and after selling his Pepi Winery Robert is now running his own boutique label called Eponymous which we have reviewed here. Cardinale is visible from the main highway. The stone building is classy and elegant with great views of the Napa Valley from its hillside location. This is a high end winery specializing in merely one wine each year, a Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition, this location serves as a hub for tasting some of the Jackson Family's high end Napa labels, all of which we have reviewed.

Spottswoode Winery

Spottswoode is an historic winegrowing estate located on the western edge of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. The Novak family purchased the property in 1972 and produced its first Estate Cabernet in 1982. Our organically-farmed Estate Vineyard is the source for our Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine for which we are most known. We produce very limited quantities of this wine each year, and we also craft an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc with grapes that are from both our estate and from select growers here in Napa Valley and on Sonoma Mountain.

Hunter 111 Wines

Hunter III Wines is a "micro-Cult" Winery which produces limited quantities of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy tasting the wines with Rob at his exquisite home above the Silverado Trail with fabulous views of both the Valley and Mountains. This intimate and engaging opportunity to experience both the wines of Hunter III and the lore of the Napa Valley is unparalleled.

Zoetic Wines

 Kim and David Vance welcome you to their wines. Zoetic Wines is located in a shared tasting room as part of a custom-crush facility in San Carlos, CA. Kim is open every 2nd Friday each month for tastings. Do you like Pinot Noir? You are going to really find Zoetic Wines Pinot Noir a treat. Be sure to contact Zoetic as they also do some tastngs by appointment and love to have visitors at special pouring events. CaCorks Winery Experience members welcome !

Conundrum

This unique, non-traditional white wine blend was created to offer full-flavored fruit and enough complexity to match the creative dishes being offered by today’s generation of chefs. Conundrum can be served with every course from appetizer to dessert, and pairs beautifully with spicy foods and full-flavored Asian cuisine.
The "conundrum", or puzzle, of this wine is in guessing which grapes make up the blend; a combination that includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Semillon and Viognier. Conundrum is a true California wine, with grapes sourced from Napa, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Tulare counties. Winemaker Jon Bolta began to craft the style for Conundrum in 1988.

Rudd Vineyards & Winery

This is a wonderful place for different wines. You must call to arrange an appt and do so at least a week or two in advance. The grounds are wonderful and the building is special. We got to see the caves which had cement containers for some of the wine. Bring your camera for great garden photos. I personally loved their Chardonnay and Cab.

Longshadow Ranch Winery

Their grounds and their horses are beautiful. They have a lovely outdoor area with a couple of picnic tables that you can sit out under the big shade trees and enjoy a glass of wine. They have 3 places to taste Complete with a TV behind the bar. -a small tasting room adjacent to their lawn area -outdoor bar in the lawn area But once you've tasted a few times, you'll do what we do... Just buy a bottle or two or three, take it out to one of their many picnic tables on the lawn and enjoy. Unless they are having a special event, they're usually fine guests bringing a picnic basket of food. In the summers, they usually have live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, which provides hours of entertainment. This place is great if you're looking for a casual, relaxing place to enjoy some great wine. I highly recommend their white merlot, muscat and tempranillo! Another great choice for Temecula Wine Country wine tasting - hoe to see you at Longshadow Ranch Winery one day soon!

Normal Operating Hours
Mon ~ Fri 11am – 5pm

Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 10am - 5pm
 
Wine Tastings - $18 each

Includes six premium wines. Prices subject to change.

Selene Wines

Then there is Mia Klein. Owner of Selene Wines. With a long long history Consulting for Several Big Name wineries like Araujo, Bressler, Spottswoode, Viader, and Fisher. Selene is her personal Label. Mia makes several beautiful wines. Merlot, Cabernet, Rose and a Bordeaux blend, but to me its that "Beautiful - Crisp - Clean" Selene Sauvignon Blanc that I can never ever forget. I have always said the I lean more towards Sauv. Blanc's and several other Varietals over Chardonnay. Her expression of Sauvignon Blanc shows the lime, lemon and pineapple notes that I have come to love from this varietal.
Selene's first vintage was the 1991 Napa Valley Merlot, followed by the 1992 Hyde Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc. Both were released in 1993. The addition of a Cabernet Sauvignon and ‘Chesler’ (a Cabernet Franc based Red Wine) began with the 2002 vintage.
Currently, the wines are made at the Laird Family Estate, a Napa custom crush facility that specializes in servicing the wine making needs of micro wineries like Selene.

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