Today we kidnapped mama She and whisked her away to Napa for the day. When whisking someone away to Napa , the first stop ALWAYS must be Oakville Grocery to pick up lunch.
G made an appointment at Reverie Winery for 11:00. Our host, a retired police officer, wowed us with his knowledge. We laughed when he said he used to arrest drunk people and now his mission is to get people drunk and loving wine. We tasted in the cave. Tasted in the redwood tree grove. Then we ate our Oakville lunch with a bottle of Roussane and waited for the oyster tasting. Unlimited BBQ oysters with parmesan and chipolte peppers made by the oyster guy were divine! www.oysterguy.com
Fully stuffed on oysters we headed to our next appointment at Outpost on Howell Mountain Road. This place is a must, MUST visit!!!!
We chatted with both wine hosts who were incredibly knowledgeable. We are hoping one will be a guest post on this blog and tell of cross country stories from Philly to Napa stay tuned... Anyone who travels cross-country to immerse themselves in wine is fascinating. We purchased the Grenache and a Zin, both 09s, and tried the just-bottled 09 Cab...still inverted and shocked, but a blockbuster.
Dinner was at Hurley's in downtown Yountville. Food is not Bottega or Rutherford Grill worthy. Bland tastes but ok.
Great day!
