Napa and Sonoma are awash in elevated tasting experiences. No longer is arriving at a winery an exercise of simply bellying up to the wine bar. It’s become theater and tastings often command the price of a Broadway show. Here’s a round-up of tasting experiences, which all require reservations.
For an al fresco bubbly and caviar tasting at the chateau: Domaine Carneros’s chateau is a replica of its parent winery Taittinger’s La Marquetterie in Reims, France. Sit on splendid terrace overlooking the vineyards and indulge in three types of Tsar Nicoulai Caviar with four flutes of the Domaine’s refined sparkling wines. ($350 for two).
Excerpt Taken From: Cottages & Gardens
Author: Sheri de Borchgrave
