What are going to say about a winery that operates in a castle?! So, the same guy who own V. Sattui built this castle in St. Helena and made a winery out of it. It have several levels going 70 ft into the ground. All of the barrels are stored in tunnels and large rooms which rely upon the building’s depth to keep them cool. And cool, they are! For a little flare, the tour will show you a few medieval torture devices they house in the dungeon rooms. The main banquet hall has cathedral ceilings and murals covering it. The whole tour experience is a “can’t miss” event. Too bad they didn’t give their wines as much focus and attention…
2005 Napa Valley Pinot Grigio: $19/-/-
2004 Pinot Bianco Los Carneros: $24/-/$15
2005 Napa Valley Chardonnay (un-oaked): $28/-/$28
2005 Bien Nacido Chadonnay Santa Barbara: $38/-/$25
2005 Mendocino Gewurstraminer: $21/-/$22
I’d stock it for friends who like Gewurstraminer.
I’d stock it for friends who like Gewurstraminer.
2005 Dolcino Sonoma Gewurstraminer:$21/-/$20
2004 Napa Valley Sangiovese: $30/-/$30
Mild, approachable Sangio blend.
Mild, approachable Sangio blend.
2003 Napa Valley Merlot: $32/-/$28
Modest merlot, smooth with regular finish; not special, but not bad. Good fruit, but not particularly distinguishable.
Modest merlot, smooth with regular finish; not special, but not bad. Good fruit, but not particularly distinguishable.
2002 il Brigante (100% Cab):$27/-/$34
2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: $38/-/$25-$35
2006 Late Harvest Gewurstraminer: $24/-/$20
2005 il Raggio del Sole Muscato Canello: $24/-/$24
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