September 1, 2010

Napa: Kenzo Estate; things to do

Wine Country

Kenzo Estate 

3200 Monticello Rd., Napa, (877) 977-7704, (707) 259-5408. Tasting tour by appt.

outdoors tasting at Kenzo Estate in Napa, California
outdoors tasting at Kenzo Estate in Napa, California


Set on 4,000 stunning acres on the slopes of Mt. George, the Kenzo Estate winery is the vision of Japanese video game pioneer Kenzo Tsujimoto. Visitors with an appointment are given a code to enter the serene gated property, then enjoy a pleasant ride through the bucolic estate to the tasting room. Several tours are available that include tasting four of the upscale wines, including the $75 signature Rindo--a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The $30 tasting is a 1-ounce pour with a few palate-clearing tidbits, the $50 tasting includes a 2-ounce pour and a small charcuterie/cheese plate, and the $60 tasting includes a lunch pairing from chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon. Visitors are welcome to relax and enjoy the property after their tour and tasting.

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