Sunshine - 22 November 2009 07:21 PM

Wine is my drink of choice and I’ve decided that I’m going to “git edjucated” on the topic.  Can anybody recommend any affordable local classes that they’ve taken?  I’ll also look into the book that Eva suggested.

I recently had a wine tasting party and the ‘08 Anakena Sauvignon Blanc from Chile was a hit.  I entered it in the tasting after opening a bottle before the party began.  It was my wine of choice when I wasn’t participating in the tasting.  I’m curious if others have tasted Anakena wines before?  This wine received only 87 points from Wong and I purchased it at BevMo during the $.05 sale.

EDIT:  I’m going to Napa for the first time over the holidays and I’m very excited.  Any suggestions?  I’d prefer the off the beaten path wineries and I’ve also been told that Mondavi is worth it..  Thanks in advance.

Reynolds Family, William Harrison, Frank Family, maybe Del Dotto (not the new, gaudy place, but their older property)...other than that get out of Napa and go to Sonoma. And Mondavi has nice scenery but I was disappointed with the wines.

caycifish - 22 November 2009 11:24 PM

Sunshine - 22 November 2009 07:21 PM

Wine is my drink of choice and I’ve decided that I’m going to “git edjucated” on the topic.  Can anybody recommend any affordable local classes that they’ve taken?  I’ll also look into the book that Eva suggested.

I recently had a wine tasting party and the ‘08 Anakena Sauvignon Blanc from Chile was a hit.  I entered it in the tasting after opening a bottle before the party began.  It was my wine of choice when I wasn’t participating in the tasting.  I’m curious if others have tasted Anakena wines before?  This wine received only 87 points from Wong and I purchased it at BevMo during the $.05 sale.

EDIT:  I’m going to Napa for the first time over the holidays and I’m very excited.  Any suggestions?  I’d prefer the off the beaten path wineries and I’ve also been told that Mondavi is worth it..  Thanks in advance.

Reynolds Family, William Harrison, Frank Family, maybe Del Dotto (not the new, gaudy place, but their older property)...other than that get out of Napa and go to Sonoma. And Mondavi has nice scenery but I was disappointed with the wines.

I had a great time at Del Dotto (Napa location) - it must have been the funnest tasting and by far the least pretentious one (which was refreshing).

The main drag in Napa can get a bit crowded. Try the Sonoma side if you get a chance and
your spending a couple of days.

If your going to hit Mondavi. Then hit Coppola too. Great tour with his Oscars on display.
The wine is not bad either. And your right there.

My favorite is Domaine Carneros. Tattinger.
Been a memebr for over 10 years now. Nothing like La Reve Champagne and their Pinot. Great place for events.
http://www.domainecarneros.com//index.cfm

If its your first trip hit the CIA and Beringer too. They are next door to each other.

Here is the trip advisor for CIA.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32766-d518740-Reviews-Wine_Spectator_Greystone_Restaurant-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html

Here are some great pictures. This place has some real history with California.

Beringer is next door.