It's finally here! Springtime in Napa. The mustard is in in full bloom and the weather is getting better and better. I gave myself some time off the other day to take a trip up valley and do a bit of "research". I visited Cosentino, Cakebread and Hall wineries.
At Cosentino, Jeff poured some fantastic red "Meritage" blends (rhymes with "heritage" people) a fantastic Oakville Cabernet, and finished off with some super fruity and full Zinfandels from Lodi and Mendocino.
Cakebread is a very friendly place with a nice tour and super hosts. Being partial to the reds I enjoyed the "Red Room" mostly, but the tour is also well worth it. A real Napa experience!
I love Hall wines! The entire selection of the Hall Napa Valley Collection was excellent. I especially liked the Katheryn Hall Cab. The service was great (of course it was mid-week and I was the only person there) and the tasting room is really cool.
I intend to do much more "research" in the coming months. I hope to see everyone enjoying the Spring and Summer in Napa.
I love this industry!
