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Wine tastings are one of the best events for the wine lovers who can groove their taste buds on to the one of the best wines which might be hyped by the magazines and they might not be available in one of the finest wine shops. Further to add there is just no other moment other alternative which can give you a chance to taste the finest wines and assess the amazing differences in the various wonders or in other words the various creations of the wines. They provide you a chance to have the experience of the very famous wines just in one sitting. There is also an opportunity to drink the finest wines which might not be in the reach and accessibility of the various wines. In simple terms searching and screening the wines which are available in the wine tasting events in other places can act as a pain in the neck. Well to your benefits on October 14 there is going to be an exclusive wine tasting event in San Francisco called as the Wine & Spirits Top 100 tasting, where I am sure you can sip into some of the finest wines and spirits. The wines available in this places is sure to offer you the most top quality wines and in addition not only wines but rejoicing food too. Wine tasting events my personal opinion are one of the most exciting events, so grab this opportunity with an equally fond wine lover that just adds more to the scintillating feeling. Andretti Winery is very popular in Napa Valley partly because of Mario Andretti, the famous Indy 500 racecar driver and largely because of their unique Italian style wine making process. Visiting the Andretti winery can be a fascinating experience right from the moment you drive up to the Italian villa winery to the moment you leave with over-bought bottles of wine. Apart from producing some of the classic wines of the Napa Valley, Andretti also boasts of one of the most panoramic tasting room. For those of you interested in knowing the background, Andretti Winery was established in the year 1996 and to this day it draws its inspiration from the distinguished career of its founder, Mario Andretti, the greatest race car driver of all times.  When Mario retired after nearly five decades of active car racing, a commemorative wine was produced in his honor during 1994. That event triggered a strong urge in Mario to start a winery. He teamed up with his former associate, Joseph E. Antonini, who as President, Chairman and CEO of Kmart, was one of Mario's major sponsors. When you stop at this winery they levy a token tasting fee of $10 that includes four different wine tastes. Andretti Winery is situated in the heart of Napa Valley on Oak Knoll and the surrounding grounds are extremely beautiful and provide an optic feast for all visitors. Bob Pepi is the chief wine maker and they produce 30,000 cases annually which are set to grow in the coming years. The vineyard is spread over40 acres Oak Knoll Estate - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pope Valley, 120 planted to: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel. The winery is located south of Rutherford, 50 miles north of San Francisco, 10 miles north of the town of Napa and it is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. The Napa Series wine is crafted totally from Syrah estate grown grapes and they are invariably in deep colors, almost opaque with hues of red and purple. A beautiful blend of blueberry, violets, clover and black plum lend density and smoothness to the wine. This exceptional grade of wine includes an array of popular, food-friendly varietals that will satisfy even the most discriminating palate. The Montona Series wine is considered as a perfect after dinner wine and comes in elegantly designed bottles. The dark garnet red color is filled with aromas of dried figs, dates, dark plum with sprinkling of cinnamon. Layered with silky chocolate and slight nutty characters this wine is wholesome and provides delightful taste. Selection Series wine is a harmonious blend of citrus, spice and vanilla and the pleasant flavors continue with hints of green apple, fresh pear with a creamy texture.  Named after Mario Andretti's childhood home of Montona, Italy, the ultra-premium Montona Reserve wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes and other stellar Napa Valley fruit. Today, Montona is part of Croatia and is now called Motovun. It hosts a film festival each year and still attracts tourists from all over the world who are drawn to its architectural and cultural splendor and internationally-acclaimed truffles. The ultra-premium Montona wines include an estate Chardonnay, an estate Merlot, and a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Because of their restricted production, these wines are made available for sale only to their wine club members and to the visitors who come to their wine tasting room. The Selection Series is inspired by the Italian philosophy at Andretti Winery that wine should be enjoyed daily with meals.The producers traveled beyond the Napa Valley to Sonoma and the North Coast for sourcing the grapes for these fine wines. California is now celebrating this month as wine month with amazing festivals, wine tastings, grape stomps and wine tours. In the Carmel Valley on Sept. 26, you could view as 10 tons of grapes are trampled, and go after Chateau Julien winemakers for a banquet in the wine cellar. Chumeia Vineyards is further organizing an ice cream social Sept. 19-20 and a wine sail journey around Morro Bay Sept. 27. At Pipestone Vineyards, you would get your hands purple with a concrete winemaking class on Sept. 28.
Tesoro Winery in Temecula is planning a "Biker Brunch" with a five course meal subsequently a motorbike tour in the area. The American Wine and Food Festival in Los Angeles, Sept. 26-28 that raises funds for Los Angeles Meals on Wheels, has celebrity chefs, great live music, tastings and a dinner. In Napa Valley, Groth Winery and Vineyards is rejoicing "Wine in the Insectary" to display the 44 different species sowed there to magnetize beneficial insects. The Napa and Sonoma valleys are a trouble-free drive just about an hour or so from the San Francisco and Oakland airports. If you drive from the San Francisco airport, it would be easy to follow north to Sonoma County. From Oakland's airport, you need to go west to San Francisco, and pick up a bus to wine country tour.
The major attraction of Napa Valley is tasting wine and dining, which is only two of the potential in Napa County. You could in addition fish, go ballooning, take pleasure in playing golf, go for ride horses, hike or even try some amazing dozens of other adventures. Napa Valley is in fact home to quite a few species of resident oaks, both trees and shrubs. The oak genus comprises of species found around the country and in other countries all through the Northern Hemisphere. This season is the best time to take a trip around Napa valley wine country. Wine lovers formulate different ways to make their wine drinking more exciting, they always look out for ways that are excitement in drinking, incase they are bored with the regular routine of drinking wine with friends hence Marc Sisler and Josh Haller Bay area friends and competitive wine lovers have invented a new wine tasting game called as Blind wine.
It is an interesting game where people guide you through the blind tasting, but it also provides on the accessories for hosting a wine tasting, it has invitations which consists of the various instructions on the type of wine to bring, numbered bags which can be reused, scorecards and the medal as a prize for the winner. The visitors taste the wine, rate the wine and then in turn the host totals the points. The visitor who has brought the best wine which gets the highest score gets the prize. |
