Sparkling wine tasting trip in N. Calif.
Not everyone is aware of the wonderful sparkling wine road trip experience in the lower Napa Valley and Carneros. All of these fine producers of sparkling wines can be visited in one day from the San Francisco Bay Area:
- Domaine Chandon – Napa Valley
- Mumm Napa Valley – Napa Valley
- Domaine Carneros – Carneros
- Gloria Ferrer – Carneros
Mumm is a traditional tasting room on Napa Valley’s Silverado Trail. It has a nice view of the vineyards and mountains. Domaine Chandon is nestled in oaks on a hillside overlooking Yountville with great landscaping and an indoor view-bar and outdoor tables with food available. The post-modern design is unusual and interesting. Domaine Carneros is a large French chateau style building with indoor and outdoor tasting and great views of the lower Napa Valley. Gloria Ferrer is Spanish owned and features indoor and outdoor tasting with spectacular views of the Carneros region and the lower Sonoma Valley. Small munchies are available but they are no substitute for lunch.
All the sparkling wines / champagnes are great of course and the ambiance at each one is outstanding. This is a road trip that won’t be forgotten! Please see the Wine Questers’ profiles for more information.
- jim
Tags: champaign, Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Gloria Ferrer, Mumm Napa Valley, Sparkling wines