Each bottle is designed to be exacting in quality, and the be enjoyed by people who expect quality. The wine is limited in production, and in high demand. Everything you experience with Opus One has a PURPOSE, the same way that Rothschild and Mondavi approached their wine project.
The facility is gorgeous, like stepping into a museum or a historic home. But you KNEW that: "By Appointment Only." No, you won't find it in a grocery store. Yes, it is pricey compared to common wine. Opus One is a top American Wine Luxury Brand. Do they complain about the price of a Mercedes Benz or BMW? No, and it shows a lack of comprehension or understanding, and that is OK- so forgive them if they don't know the difference between between granite and gold. I'm truly perplexed by reviews that complain about Opus One. Like a very expensive car, Opus One is an unnecessary indulgence but the world is a better place for being able to visit. We finished the tour and purchased 2 glasses of the exquisite 2010 vintage which we enjoyed on the roof deck of the winery overlooking their beautiful vineyards. They have well and truly got over the problems they had ten years when they appeared to have lost their way, and they are now back to producing extraordinary wines which pay homage to Mouton. The whole design of the winery shouts 'you must be impressed', it is the attention to detail which is extraordinary in both the buildings but more importantly the wine making process. From the introduction in the salon to the walk around the vineyards and winery, the whole experience was first class and highly memorable. We did the tour and tasting which included a glass of the Overture and a glass of the 2012 Opus One. Furthermore, the tale of Jean and Sylviane tells us a beautiful story of heart.Ok, I know it is corporate, I know it is manufactured and I know it is massively expensive, HOWEVER, it is a truly special place. "In that sense, Ehlers is a bottle of romance. “Ehlers Estate represents the terroir of Saint Helena in a way that is genuine I love the signature note of creamy milk chocolate and mocha," says Hak Soo Kim, assistant head sommelier at Per Se in Manhattan. Taurean Philpott, of Sommelier Bacchanalia Star Provisions, says to make sure you try their cabernet sauvignon and franc, as the latter is one of Napa's greats. To make the most of your visit at Ehlers Estate, consider booking a private winemaker dinner, which offers a chef-made, three-course meal with five of the winery's best selections.
The fact that the winery supports a great cause is really the cherry on the sundae.” They are dense and rich, but also fragrant and spicy. "Ehlers bottles wines that are impeccably balanced.
"As a sommelier, wine quality is also extremely important when thinking about wineries to visit," says Martin Sheehan-Stross, Chaine Des Rotisseurs Best Young Sommelier International 2016. Here, the best wineries in Napa Valley, according to experts. We sought out renowned sommeliers to give us their picks for the best wineries in Napa, along with a few staff recs to curate the must-see destinations for every type of visitor to California's wine country. In the face of stiff competition and sizable opportunity, Napa Valley wineries are stepping up their offerings beyond the typical tastings with luxe experiences that range from sensory garden tours to private dining with Michelin-starred chefs. And tourism to Napa Valley has only continued to grow as more Michelin-starred restaurants, luxurious hotels and resorts, and elevated wine experiences have become tentpoles of tourism to the area. So when it comes to choosing the best Napa Valley wineries to visit, the setting is almost as important a factor to consider as the grapes themselves.Īnd the competition for wine tourists is fierce: Today, there are more than 400 wineries to choose from in Napa and Sonoma counties alone, which is up from just 25 in Napa in the 1970s. Romantic ambience, historic architecture, lush scenery, and golden light there is so much more to wine tasting in California's Napa Valley than simply sipping a glass of vino.
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