As the final hours approach to our departure from the metropolis of Atlanta, we rush about, grabbing last minute items to pack. We sit down and enjoy a glass of Niner Fog Catcher and wind down after a frenzied day of completing tasks for work and finalizing the trip.
The schedule is done, and I can't be more excited about the places we are going. We plan to visit mostly mountain wineries, with a few exceptions. Small production wines, family owned and operated, many operate out of their homes with no "winery" or tasting room. At many of these we will be hosted by the owner/winemaker.
We plan to visit some of our favorites, including Reynolds Family Winery, Alpha Omega, Continuum Estate and Sojourn. The full list of wineries are listed below.
Day 1: Reynolds Family Winery
Day 2: Napa Valley:
- Kobalt Wines
- Robert Mondavi Winery
- Alpha Omega
Day 3: Pritchard Hill:
- Gandona
- Brand
- Continuum Estate
Day 4: Spring Mountain:
- Guilliams Vineyards
- Smith-Madrone Vineyards
- Spring Mountain Vineyards
- Sherwin Family Vineyards
Day 5: Off Day - no schedule - maybe no wine?
Day 6: Diamond Mountain:
- Mueller Family Winery
- Constant Diamond Mountain Vineyards
- Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards
Day 7: Howell Mountain:
- Aloft Wine
- Arkenstone Vineyards
- Dunn Vineyards & Retro Cellars
Day 8: Sonoma Square
- Sojourn Cellars
- Kamen Wines
We plan to explore restaurants recommended by the tasting room consultants and winery owners. A few nights we might throw something on the grill. We plan to take advantage of the fresh produce and local fare.
