Del Blotto is definitely a fun time. They have perfected the art of using wine as credit card lubrication.

Also, those barrels are just large serving containers. You can't open/reopen barrels over and over again during aging.

cecil77 said:

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Del Blotto is definitely a fun time. They have perfected the art of using wine as credit card lubrication.

Also, those barrels are just large serving containers. You can't open/reopen barrels over and over again during aging.

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The barrels and credit card lubrication was working well. Been to over 80 different wine tastings in Napa and this one was by far #1.

Also recommend the Mayo Family Room (a short drive away from Napa) for excellent food pairings.

Geoff and the rest of his hospitality team over at Failla are always great. Beautiful little secluded spot with great wines. It's actually the only winery that my wife and I revisit each time we're out that way.

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Also, the 2 I'm currently considering adding are Failla and Mending Wall so any specific feedback on those two would be appreciated.

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I think you'll be happy at both of those. We tasted at Failla a couple of years ago and had a good, relaxed visit. It's nice and cozy, with good Pinots. Like Cade, we don't do a lot of tastings anymore but I enjoyed this one and would recommend it.

I'm not sure what all they pour at The Royal We in St Helena but it's a Thomas Brown place (Mending Wall is his too). It might be worth looking into if you like his wines.

And Del Dotto…haha. That brings back some fuzzy memories.

Alright, booked Failla as our final addition to the plans. Thank you to those who provided input!

Got this bottle as part of a thank you half-case recently, and wasn't sure how it would be, as Late Bloomer is usually one of the first bottles we open in our shipment. But this was surprisingly good.

Nice!

How was it? I have that and an 83.

Anybody else purchase Mowe? I really like the sav blanc. Seems like they are already developing a pretty big following after only 2 releases.