We began our tasting afternoon at Vista Hills, a stunning winery perched at the top of a mountain, at the end of a winding and quite bumpy road. It was a foggy day which added greatly to the atmosphere.
We were lucky enough to get a table down in the cellar which accommodated our group and allowed us to eat our heavenly selection of cheeses (from Whole Foods) with our flight tasting.
The wines were average, young, without much substance. We did, however, all enjoy the 2009 Pinot Gris of which we purchased a bunch as it reduced the tasting fee.
It seems this is a popular place for wedding receptions as there was many a bride inspecting the facility.
Next, we visited the always wonderful Stoller Winery where the wines were outstanding and the service impeccable, what more could you ask for. It helped to have called ahead, which they really appreciate.
After the scrumptious wines and more cheese, we decided to head to our hotel, but not before a quick attempt at Air Golf!
Back at The Inn at Red Hills, we attempted a nap but failed due to a very exciting Ducks game that kept the group engrossed until dinner time. We assembled fresh and coiffed at the designated time at Farm to Fork where we had some wonderful wines to accompany our incredible meal. (You can see the bit about the food here).
We began with the JRG, a Pamplin family wine, which turned out to be our favorite. A Merlot and Malbec blend which had been french oaked.
We also indulged in Brick House Pinot and Owen Roe Rosa Mystica 2008 Cabernet Franc which delighted us all. Alas we returned to the formidable JRG.
We were lucky enough to get a table down in the cellar which accommodated our group and allowed us to eat our heavenly selection of cheeses (from Whole Foods) with our flight tasting.
The wines were average, young, without much substance. We did, however, all enjoy the 2009 Pinot Gris of which we purchased a bunch as it reduced the tasting fee.
It seems this is a popular place for wedding receptions as there was many a bride inspecting the facility.
After the scrumptious wines and more cheese, we decided to head to our hotel, but not before a quick attempt at Air Golf!
Back at The Inn at Red Hills, we attempted a nap but failed due to a very exciting Ducks game that kept the group engrossed until dinner time. We assembled fresh and coiffed at the designated time at Farm to Fork where we had some wonderful wines to accompany our incredible meal. (You can see the bit about the food here).
We began with the JRG, a Pamplin family wine, which turned out to be our favorite. A Merlot and Malbec blend which had been french oaked.
We also indulged in Brick House Pinot and Owen Roe Rosa Mystica 2008 Cabernet Franc which delighted us all. Alas we returned to the formidable JRG.
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| Wine Aftermath - not bad considering all the prior wine tasting! |
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