Rutherford AVA

Vineyard colors at Round Pond

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Vineyard colors at Round Pond Rarely does one see colors in among the vines unless it is Autumn in wine country. That’s why we were surprised to see these vineyard colors at Round Pond, with the trees in the distance lining the Napa River.  This experimental block of Cabernet Sauvignon at Round Pond was planted over a … Read more

The Quintessa Experience

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The Quintessa Experience Quintessa is a landmark on the Silverado Trail and I have driven by many times. Each time I’d driven past Quintessa, I wondered if I would ever taste and tour there. It’s one of Napa Valley’s most expensive wineries for visiting and purchasing wine, and totally out of my pocketbook range. But lo … Read more