I always love going to Sonoma, but going with first timers on a perfectly beautiful day is an especial treat. Our trip yesterday was declared by both visitors to be one of the most perfect days of their lives.
Look at this sky over Chateau St. Jean! Now imagine butterflies flitting over the long, wind rustled grass; birds chirping in the trees; children tossing frisbies and kicking soccer balls; and the laughter of people drinking wine and playing bocce ball in the background.
We stayed at Chateau St. Jean a long time because the wines were so excellent and our tasting pourer Matt was so nice. He suggested I go to Mayo and Kunde wineries last time, so I have to make sure not to forget. He also poured us a Cabernet Franc made from the grapes in the field of grapes in the first photo, as well as a beautiful merlot and malbec. Margot, the wine maker at CSJ, is proving that wine making is no longer a man's job. CSJ is a great place to pay $15 to taste seven wines I could never afford ($50-90), and I could be happy lounging about their elegant grounds all day.
Another super fun winery we went to was Ledson. The castle is gaudy and new, but in a fantastic way. They have picnic tables, fountains, and are generous about allowing people to lounge about with outside food. Of the wines, my friends liked the malbec best but I enjoyed a flight of three zinfandels and a merlot. I think Amy's Zin was my favorite!
Look at this sky over Chateau St. Jean! Now imagine butterflies flitting over the long, wind rustled grass; birds chirping in the trees; children tossing frisbies and kicking soccer balls; and the laughter of people drinking wine and playing bocce ball in the background.
We stayed at Chateau St. Jean a long time because the wines were so excellent and our tasting pourer Matt was so nice. He suggested I go to Mayo and Kunde wineries last time, so I have to make sure not to forget. He also poured us a Cabernet Franc made from the grapes in the field of grapes in the first photo, as well as a beautiful merlot and malbec. Margot, the wine maker at CSJ, is proving that wine making is no longer a man's job. CSJ is a great place to pay $15 to taste seven wines I could never afford ($50-90), and I could be happy lounging about their elegant grounds all day.
Another super fun winery we went to was Ledson. The castle is gaudy and new, but in a fantastic way. They have picnic tables, fountains, and are generous about allowing people to lounge about with outside food. Of the wines, my friends liked the malbec best but I enjoyed a flight of three zinfandels and a merlot. I think Amy's Zin was my favorite!
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