Finding myself away in Napa valley for a food and Napa Valley Wine Tasting last year, it was the perfect opportunity to not only participate in a wine tasting conducted by some of the Best Napa Valley Wineries as well as reflect upon the staying power of these types of events.
For the two dozen participants, it was a chance to get close and personal with the Napa Valley Wine Tasting. There, I was guided through the nuances of several wines of the same grape variety, allowing us to understand the nuances created by the vintage and cellaring processes as well as furthering our knowledge and appreciation of this omnipotent elixir.
All things aside, learning is a lifelong process and should not be restricted to a classroom setting, unless that classroom setting involves a healthy amount of libations. For reference, the varietal in question was pinot grips which happens to be somewhat of an oddity in the world of viticulture because it is a mutant strain of pinot noir and thus not exactly a red or white.
This grape's peculiarity was then played out through a hybrid of a vertical tasting (same varietal, same cellaring technique, different vintage) and a horizontal tasting (same vintage, different winemaking process), with the end result being a thorough positive sentiment from the attendees. Admittedly, though, a few thought it could have involved less talk and more wine from the Best Napa Valley Wineries!
If you want to experience the same taste, I would suggest you to register for the upcoming Napa Valley Wine Tasting at https://www.corleyfamilynapavalley.com/.
For the two dozen participants, it was a chance to get close and personal with the Napa Valley Wine Tasting. There, I was guided through the nuances of several wines of the same grape variety, allowing us to understand the nuances created by the vintage and cellaring processes as well as furthering our knowledge and appreciation of this omnipotent elixir.
All things aside, learning is a lifelong process and should not be restricted to a classroom setting, unless that classroom setting involves a healthy amount of libations. For reference, the varietal in question was pinot grips which happens to be somewhat of an oddity in the world of viticulture because it is a mutant strain of pinot noir and thus not exactly a red or white.
This grape's peculiarity was then played out through a hybrid of a vertical tasting (same varietal, same cellaring technique, different vintage) and a horizontal tasting (same vintage, different winemaking process), with the end result being a thorough positive sentiment from the attendees. Admittedly, though, a few thought it could have involved less talk and more wine from the Best Napa Valley Wineries!
If you want to experience the same taste, I would suggest you to register for the upcoming Napa Valley Wine Tasting at https://www.corleyfamilynapavalley.com/.
