Although this was sweeter than I would normally drink, I could imagine using it for desserts pouring it over ice cream or a dark chocolate mousse. The 2012 Estate Black Muscat had an amazing smell of over-ripe fruits (strawberries in particular). The 2011 did not compare to my memory, nor the three wines we had just tried. The Brit Comments: I agree, in past years the La Salette has been a stunning wine justifying the high price tag. All I can tell you is that it was my least favorite of this line up and left me feeling unsatisfied. I can’t even describe to you what notes were there or missing. I can’t describe what exactly what was different about this particular year that was bothering me. For me, it just didn’t taste like La Salette. This time, I didn’t even complete the tasting. I have had previous years’ bottles of this wine many times and I have always liked it. This was a tasting that was not on the menu. Chris showed us an aerial photograph of the Vezer ranch and pointed out the small batch of Merlot grapes. The Brit Comments: The grapes for this Merlot come from an acre of land by the Vezer’s home. I really loved this wine and bought several bottles. Comfortable and easy describes this one well. It doesn’t need fancy food to make this wine shine. This is the kind of wine I would serve at a casual dinner for an evening with friends. In the mouth it had a soft, supple flavor. It showed plenty of character and was nicely balanced. The 2011 Jude Merlot was really what a good Merlot should be. Now it has a touch of European elegance, which softens it and allows the flavours to shine earlier in its life. The Brit Comments: Previously, Vezer Zin had been very much of a Napa style Zin with concentrated fruit flavours. I could be happy drinking it as it is, or laying it down in the cellar for 5-10 years and bringing out something that is spectacular. But this “sinful zin” just knocked me off my feet. There has always been that caveat of the wine needing age, or it hasn’t been my style of wine. I will admit to you, I have never had a bottle of Vezer red wine in the tasting room that I really loved before.
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It had every single thing I look for in a wine a beautiful nose full of gorgeous fruit, a fruit forward yet full bodied flavor, and a silky finish which made me beg for more. The 2011 Estate Zinfandel was the true star of the show for me. Have a conversation about wine and make new friends. The Brit Comments: With tastings in the Napa Valley being $25 and above, the $15 charge for the tasting represents excellent value.Ī place to relax and lounge. He even pointed out on which part of the Vezer properties the grapes for each wine were grown. He spent a great deal of time taking us through each wine and discussing with us the highlights of each taste. He is the Vice President of the Vezer Family Vineyards operation. We felt very lucky to have Chris as our host for the tasting. Thoughtful seating has been placed around the rooms great for gathering with friends and family, or for enjoying your wine with that special someone. Their tasting room has a warm and welcoming feel comfy seating, gorgeous gardens, and a well laid out bar area. Frank and Liz Vezer have done an amazing job creating a beautiful, classy space where you can go and enjoy their wine. The advancement shows in the quality of their tasting menu.īefore we get to the wine, let’s talk about the winery and the tasting rooms. I hadn’t done a tasting there in several years and was really surprised at just how much both the vineyard and the wine-making has improved since we first started visiting in 2007. Hello! Do you produce or distribute a wine you would like featured? Please use Contact Us to share it.The Brit and I visited Vezer Family Vineyards and did a full tasting of their current wine offerings. The Blue Victorian (see map below) is a relaxed, vineyard-surrounded location and the nearby Mankas Gardens location is at Mankas Corner next to the Mankas Grill.ĭisclosure: Author is a Vezér wine club member and this wine was purchased at a discount. Vezér Family Vineyard is a family-owned producer of reds and whites with tasting rooms open to the public in Solano County’s Suisun Valley – about 18 miles east of downtown Napa. A bold wine great for sipping alone or pairing with hearty dishes. You’ll get black cherry, plum and a hit of chocolate packed with 15.1% alcohol. The fun in this wine is not just the name, it’s the blending of 58% Petit Sirah and 42% Zinfandel that creates a bold sip with aroma and taste components typical for varietals from this region.
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