We checked in at the stand and were sent to a waiting area. Immediately we were shown where things like restroom and gift shop were, then were seated in the outdoor space.
We were given an order sheet where we could grade each wine we were served. Our wine steward told us the process and gave us a pack of breadsticks.
We tasted a total of six wines, reds and whites, a sparkling, and a dessert.
I upgraded to the chocolate service. They were delicious gourmet truffles, filled with a smooth ganache.
My wine server was quite amused with my tshirt.
The breadsticks were a great palate cleanser.
I made a tally of all the wines I liked, plus marked a couple more that I wanted to purchase. The wine steward took the order and said my wines would be waiting for me in the dungeon. Ooh, sounds fun!
I did more exploring, this time around inside the castle itself. We were allowed to go anywhere that wasn't blocked off.
I had so much fun walking through, and I was so happy taking in all of the views.
Beautiful Napa Valley.
Maybe I will live in a wine castle one day.
Just breathtaking.
So along the entry way, there was a wall of wine barrels. Why wait for a glass? 😂
On my way out, I stopped in the dungeon to pick up my wine order.
And then on the way out, I spotted several animals.
It was kind of a bizarre experience, but fun nonetheless.
I had wandered around enough for my small samples to wear off, walking through every nook of the castle, and taking deep breaths of the Napa Valley air. It was so enjoyable, and now I am ready to explore another winery.
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