During the weekend of September, I began my first trip to the beautiful Napa Valley Wine Country in Napa County, California - a paradise for wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike.
After a grueling volleyball tournament over the weekend in San Francisco, we rented a car and make our way up front. We drove up and down the hilly streets of San Francisco, at several tens of Lombard Street-Zack, through the Golden Gate Bridge and through the beautiful Napa Valley, especially for the day.
TheTrip to Napa was unforgettable: endless hills of vineyards and polished, which was under the California sun shone (in some vineyards, shimmering silver cards adhere to their lives from birds). We visited the Robert Mondavi Winery, where the green fields of lives have been wonderful, Mediterranean coast, the vineyard was classical architecture, the sidewalks were deep on the left, and 2005 Moscato D'Oro was like honey on my lips.
So the next time in California or the surrounding area- Do not forget, has to offer the unforgettable journey through the Napa Valley and Sonoma County for some of the best wines of the New World.
About Napa Valley
Napa Valley is an area in Napa County, which has been designated an American Viticultural Area, because of its ideal geographic and climatic conditions for viticulture. It dates from the mid-1800s and is the most popular tourist destination after Disneyland in California today, with 4.7 million visitorsyear.
Currently there are over 200 wineries within 30 miles, as well as hotels, spas, bed and breakfast, golf courses, wedding facilities and dining establishments in the area. The Napa Valley Wine Region is located about 50 miles northeast of San Francisco, a little 'closer to Sonoma County, another world-famous wine growing community. The drive from San Francisco takes about 90 minutes without traffic delays and is a good idea to leave early (9 or 10) aslater.
5 Tips for wine tasting in Napa Valley, California
1) The purpose of visiting three wineries a day.
If you like, you can try out four-to five - and therefore has really grown and beauty of the Napa wine region - and, of course, the view can not miss. They do not want to nibble on running from one place to worry about, but take the time while you are a small taste. Surprisingly, too much wineWine tasting in one day is an overwhelming sensory experience - everything as it was until the end of the taste days!
2) Wine Tasting Etiquette.
Swirl, smell, taste (and spit if you have a taste). We appreciate the beauty and complexity of the wine is to taste - and one has to think fearlessly, with tastings of professionals to be honest about what has been created by us all your questions about how the wine. One can understand whatand how their experiences are much better. The vineyards are very comfortable and are in what they demand: $ 10 for a tasting glass and three decisions flexibly. You are not obliged to buy a wine, but if you're in the vineyard, but there's usually a bit 'cheaper than if you must buy from the store and vineyards generally shares that are not available in stores. Here's a tip: if you buy a couple of bottles, the vine replicate normally enter the free tasting.
3) GourmetFood & Fine Dining.
Some of the top 50 restaurants in the world, and the Restaurant magazine rated the Michelin guide are in the area of Napa Valley. One of these is "The French Laundry" by chef Thomas Keller, and is located in Yountville. Reservations are required and are up to 2 months in advance.
4) tour of the winery or vineyards.
Most of the vineyards / wineries offer tours of their fields, wineries, historic buildings and processingMethods. It 'always fun and educational. They are the history of the vineyard to learn their roots in the production of wine, wine types they offer, and the complexity and labor required to create a good wine. Vineyards of California all have stories to tell because of his ban in history, announced his status as one of the best New World wine producers and much more. I suggest you go for a walk on the first vineyard not, but everyone.
5)Group tours and Napa Valley Wine Train.
There are many tour operators who offer individual and group travel through the vineyards, with both sets and personalized courses. This is a great way not to make planning travel or San Francisco and Sacramento concern, and allows you to really enjoy the wine! Some varieties, such as Diageo Chateau & Estates Wines Crush Camp to offer those who are interested in a weekend of wine realTask.
Napa Valley Wine Train runs from Napa and travels through the beautiful valley of St. Helena. During the voyage, on board which are all available, the best of Napa Valley wines and food while taking in the scenery. Each car has its own theme, and lunch and dinner, with themes such as crime and jazz.
Be sure to check your government or airport site to see what the deadline for application is returned to alcohol or liquor from another country. If youwilling to pay extra, then he finds out what you pay for a certain amount of wine. Some vineyards offer wine to your package for your boat. Internet is also easy to maintain online to see if the label of the wine / type is offered at your local wine shop.
Have fun and remember to drink responsibly!
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