This is the life, or this is the life? I thought you guys might like a snapshot of life in the limo. Monday; pick up a party of eight in downtown Sonoma. Objective; Sonoma Valley tour! First stop Valley of the Moon Winery and Gary Heck's (of Korbel fame) property! The first sight is a beautiful liquid amber tree in the parking lot (refer to my photos for a visual). Nice wines at reasonable prices. For example, Cuvee of the Moon (the flagship wine) at $35. Pretty much something for everyone; 2 whites, Pinot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Cabernet, even a sparkler of course! www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com Check them out!
Next stop, a real discovery: Eric Ross, at the entrance to Glen Ellen on the Sonoma side! Wow. Dennis in the tasting room is not to be missed! The wine is equally worthy of the time to check it out. There is Chardonnay and Viognier from Saralee Vineyard for the white wine people. Then some interesting reds. A Carignane, Feeney Ranch Zinfandel, a Syrah from Catie's Corner Vineyard, two Ports; one Zin based, one Zin-Syrah based. www.ericross.com
Next stop was Kaz, who (name of the owner is the same as the winery) always says he is Sonoma Valley's smallest winery. This is a good thing because it is always easier to make good wine in small quantities.
If you can get there on a day Kaz is working, it is worth the stop. He is another rare bird and worth the price of admission!
Kaz has a selection of various varietals and a couple of blends as well as several ports. He is the maker of a white port that is as rare a bird as the owner these days.www.kazwinery.com
Next, the newest tasting room in the valley. It is in the Kenwood Center in front of the post office, a joint venture between Mike Muscardini and Ty Canton. So far I have only tasted the Muscardini Sangiovese, which is excellent and will just get better. It was one of those bottles that just got better and better the longer it was open and it was a shame to finish it. Chocolate and fruit, wonderful balance, rich and luxurious, just a fantastic wine that will age into fabulous wine! www.muscardinicellars.com
Back to the hotel and done for the day. Tomorrow; the next days wine tour!
I am the wine educator, thanks for reading Mark Marino!
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