Napa Wineries

Lenny wrote:
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> > to?  I heard that the V. Sattui Winery is a good winery.  Has anybody been
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> They have very pretty grounds.  Don't know about the tour.  Mediocre wine.

I agree on the wine. Sattui is probably the most popular picnic-ground winery in NV. Dean and Deluca or Oakville Grocery are good places to get elegant picnic supplies.

> > there?  Do you recommend any good restaurants around there?  Can you take
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> There are many, many good restaurants.  A few of my favorites are Tra Vigne,
> Mustards, and Catahoula Grill.

The CIA in the Greystoke Mansion [old Christian Brothers' winery] is a very interesting dining experience. Brix, despite somewhat ordinary food, has a fabulous winelist with fair prices. Don Giovanni, Pinot Blanc, and Domaine Chandon are also worth a try. [If you get in to the French Laundry, it will be a miracle.]

Hal

Robert P. wrote:
>Karen,
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>I've taken people who are interested in how the wine is made to the
>Sterling vineyard.  It's a bit touristy, but since the winery is relatively
>new, they built it with tours in mind.
>
>As for restaurants, there are tons of great places!  Mustard's, French
>Laundry, Tra Vigne come to mind.

I agree with you about Sterling vineyard & disagree about Tra Vigne.

maybe we visited Tra Vigne on a busy night. it was sooooo slow; we waited more than 1/2 hr (probabl close to 45 min) despite we had reservation.

the food was decent but not great. maybe we had too high expectation cause we heard so many people raving about it.

regards,

pam

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