Vising Napa Valley Wineries



Vising Napa Valley Wineries
At the upscale kitchen we not only love to cook but we always enjoy a good glass of wine.  So from time to time we will blog about wine tasting, wines we like, vineyards to visit and of course wines we cook with. I hope you enjoy reading our blogs in the UpScaleKitchen wine series.

One of the established valleys in California is Napa Valley.  Home to some of the world's most famous vineyards where thousands of local residents benefit from a relaxed and refined lifestyle. The Homes and Towns in Napa Valley considered small are located on large properties. Daily work takes place on these Farms and Vineyards. Typically, you will find their homes built with energy and water conservation techniques due to the local support of conservation and recycling programs found in their communities.
A vacation in Napa Valley will be full of events, activities and wine tastings. Local festivals happen frequently, often covered by the International Press. These popular festivals include the Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival, the Annual Friends of the Napa Valley River Festival, Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, and the Napa Town and Country Festival. During you visit don't forget about the Lincoln Theater, a world class venue, the International Performing Arts in Yountville  and the Hope Valley Opera House showcasing year round theater, plays, musicals and dance.
 The true experience of some of the world's finest wines is to visit Napa Valley.  Visiting various wineries, tasting and touring will give you a new perspective on Wine. During Tastings, you will sample a selection of their noted wines and you will learn about the true Wine Tasting Experience.

Easy Rating System
  • I love this wine! 5 pts.
  • I really like this wine! 4 pts.
  • This wine is good! 3 pts.
  • This wine is not that good! 2 pts.
  • I don’t really care for this wine! 1 pt.
Look - Best wines are clear and brilliant
Smell - Best wines have intense aromas
Taste - Best wines have complex structure and flavors
Swallow - Best wines have a flavorful aftertaste that lingers

This should help when you begin your tasting adventures.  Enjoy and remember to pace Yourself you don’t have to finish every tasting glass. Make Notes of Your Favorites and consider buying their wines or even joining a Wine Club.

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