Quick but successful trip to Napa on Monday the 18th of August. Stopped off at Biale. Tried the Black Chicken Zin plus Grande and Stagecoach. Thought the Grande tasted best but they're all good. Then it was off to Jessup in Yountville. '04 and '05 Merlots are good but their Table For Four blend rocked. It's expensive at nearly $80 a bottle but this is seriously good wine. 65% Cab with three other blends.
Then off to one my favs, Corison. Cathy herself actually walked out and we talked. She's a wonderful person and heavy-hitter winemaker. Tasted the '04 and '05 Cabs then got to try a 1996 which was completely different in nose and taste but very, very good. I love her wines.
Finally, a stop at Del Dotto for some serious barrel tasting of '06 Cabs in Missouri and French Oaks. Five tastes of the same wine but in different barrels. Lots to love but expensive. However, I highly recommend everyone take the tour and try as many wines as possible at Del Dotto.
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