The first stop on our way into town was Shoestring Winery. My favorite of the ones we tasted was the 2007 Sangiovese blended with Cab Franc. So smooth and amazing with dark chocolate. A close second was the Syrah Rose... perfectly refreshing for the summer. My Dad's birthday happens to be today so it was a good excuse to nab some bottles.
Grapes |
Shoestring Tasting Room |
After we had a few glasses, we decided to explore the grounds. Walking down this path in the valley sun was truly amazing |
Making friends with the locals |
After Shoestring, we drove a few minutes into the actual town and checked out Sevtap Winery. The vibe was totally different but just as fun. A little more Euro than Napa. Arturo, the owner, and his South African buddy cracked jokes and gave us one too many heavy pours. At one point, I was behind the bar, serving up the wine and, in a moment of wine jubilation, sipping from some random dude's glass. Arturo didn't appreciate that.
Here's Arturo and I in a prom pose. Obviously.
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