Whenever we go to Napa we always try to visit a new winery and they all tend to be smaller wineries that not everyone knows about. We have tasted and read about Hartwell wines before but this time wanted to visit the winery. You must have an appt. but it was fairly easy to get one and we were able to taste 5 wines. They have a small tasting room and the woman is very nice who works there. We enjoyed the Merlot, and the Estate Cab from '99.
Venge is closed to the public but try to get on the mailing list or waiting list if you can. It is a family run vineyard and the wine maker is young, 33, Kirk Venge. He is doing some great things and their production is small so the quality stays pretty high. We left with some Syrah. The tasting room had a nice view over the vineyards with a fire in the fireplace and Lin Forino was very informative about the wines. Overall, two nice new wine experiences!!!!
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