{"id":4728,"date":"2014-07-16T23:21:46","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T23:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/?p=4728"},"modified":"2014-07-16T23:24:15","modified_gmt":"2014-07-16T23:24:15","slug":"julie-at-goosecross-cellars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/julie-at-goosecross-cellars\/","title":{"rendered":"Julie at Goosecross Cellars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wine, for me, is all about the experience and having fun with old friends and new.\u00a0Goosecross Cellars<\/a>, a family-owned winery in Yountville, delivers on both excellent wines and plain, old wine fun!\u00a0The ideal wine experience for me includes more than delicious wines.\u00a0The experience is also about wine education, approachable staff and lots of great conversation.\u00a0Goosecross sets the bar on all three in my book.<\/p>\n

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The Goosecross Cellars tasting room is always full, and, yet, they make sure that every guest feels like a VIP.\u00a0 If they know your name or recognize you, they will greet you loudly.\u00a0It almost feels like you have entered into an episode of Cheers<\/em>.\u00a0 \u00a0They have a menu of different tastings, but be prepared to try wines that are not on the tasting list. \u00a0They will invite you to try other wines on hand and tailor the tasting to your personal preferences.\u00a0 The Goosecross crew also loves to joke around with its visitors and expects to be harassed back.\u00a0 For example, on a recent visit to the winery, I received the nickname \u201cPuddin.” \u00a0I always like to come to Goosecross as my final winery, because I know that I will end the day on a positive note and get great recommendations for dinner.<\/p>\n

This fun and approachable atmosphere sets the stage for their award winning wines.\u00a0 Whereas I am not a sommelier or well-versed in viticulture and enology, I do know what characteristics I like in a wine.\u00a0 My personal favorite is the 2009 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. \u00a0This is a smooth, special occasion Cab that is great paired with food or enjoyed by itself.\u00a0 Goosecross also sells a special order, chocolate-dipped bottle of the Howell Mountain Cab.\u00a0 The 2011 Cabernet Franc is another of my recommendations.\u00a0 Cabernet Franc is usually a blending wine, but this one stands on its own.\u00a0 Goosecross also makes a number of white wines that turned me into a white wine drinker as well.\u00a0 Their Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs are crisp and delicious.\u00a0 I also like the sweeter 2011 Orange Muscat.\u00a0 All three are perfect for a warm summer day.\u00a0 Goosecross\u2019 wines are also typically ready to drink.<\/p>\n

If you are so inspired, their wine club structure has a level for everyone.\u00a0 You can join the two, four, six or twelve-bottle club.\u00a0 Goosecross also hosts great members’ events.\u00a0 Recently, I attended the Winemakers BBQ.\u00a0 This event welcomed new winemaker, Bill Nancarrow.\u00a0 It was both family friendly and fun for couples and singles.\u00a0 They had a bouncy house for the kiddos and an upbeat country band playing for the duration.\u00a0 The evening included four wines (2012 Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Estate Chardonnay, 2011 Zinfandel, 2009 State Lane Cabernet Sauvignon) and a catered barbecue.\u00a0 Winemaker, Bill\u00a0Nancarrow, visited each table, poured the wines and talked with each guest.\u00a0 It felt like the party was at his home.\u00a0 Goosecross really knows how to celebrate a relaxing summer evening with great wines, good food and excellent company.<\/p>\n

Next time you are driving along the Silverado Trail, turn off for a visit to Goosecross Cellars.\u00a0 You will not be disappointed!<\/p>\n

Goosecross Cellars is located at 1119 State Lane in Yountville.\u00a0 It is approximately 200 yards off of the Silverado Trail and 300 yards from downtown Yountville.\u00a0 Their tasting room is open seven days a week from 10:00am-4:30pm.<\/p>\n

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