Region: Tuscany
Province: Prato
Zip: 50042
Mileage: 15 from Prato, Pistoia from 25, 25 from Florence
Area Code: 055
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The Traisental formerly belonged to the former vineyard Danube country and in 1995 received its name and status. It is thus the youngest wine region in Austria – and one of the oldest. Pre-Roman times has been operating here and archaeological evidence suggests viticulture. The area lies entirely south of the Danube and is bordered on the north by the Wachau and the Kremstal, and the north-east and east to the Wagram. In the south, the rich usually terraced vineyard areas covered with chalky, gravelly loamy and sandy soils up to the provincial capital St. Pölten.
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Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by fermentation of the juice, fresh or concentrated grape. Its name comes from the variety ‘Vitis vinifera’ which is the grape variety from which descended most used in winemaking, and the first to be used for this

The characteristics of the wine to give the factors that affect their vineyards , namely climate region, soil and topology, but the care they give producers who produce. It is known that a grape that grows in a particular place and produces a wine, born and grown elsewhere, produce a wine with distinct characteristics.
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Well you’re feeling pretty lucky when you get a chance to try some of California’s benchmark Cab and Cab blends from a vintage that stands out in its decade. 1997 was definitely one of the best vintages in California from the ‘90’s and wineries like Opus One, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Caymus Vineyards can find themselves in the mix when it comes to sifting through wineries, and coming up with some of the “Best of the Best” in Northern Cali.

But when you’re dropping some serious cake, like you will be, and purchasing some of these time proven winners, you have extremely high expectations. And a $175+ bottle can have a hard time living up to the hype. These are some bottles that can, and make you feel pretty good while doing it. This writing however, is less about the reviews and more about just drinking the wines.
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Caymus Vineyards
Rutherford, Napa Valley CA
Phone 707-967-3010

As you cruise up Route 29 through Rutherford and possibly pass all 500 or so residents you will see many well-known wineries and vineyards. If you are lucky enough to know about Caymus Vineyards then you will know to turn off the main drag and find the winery. Whether you cross the Pope Bridge built in the late 1800’s and take a right as we did or if you take a more direct route, once you get there, you will enjoy.

However, make sure you made your tasting reservations in advance. They recommend up to ten days prior, although we made ours one day in advance and they happen to have a couple spots open. The tasting is free and it will be memorable. It’s not the typical pile up of people at a counter waiting for others to finish.
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Caymus Vineyards
Phone: 707.967.3010
8700 Conn Creek Road
Rutherford, CA 94573

Make a reservation for the tasting, it’s free. Excellent Cabernet. The Special Selection Cab from a dry harvested 15-acre parcel is outstanding. The tasting is limited in size so it’s comfortable, relaxing, and you might even learn a thing or two. Purchases of the Special Selection were limited to 3 bottles at our visit – and of course we bought the limit. See detailed review.

PlumpJack Winery
Phone: 707.945.1220
620 Oakville Cross Rd.
Oakville, CA 94562

Well what can I say – the first winery to offer a metal screw off top in their top end $145 per bottle cab. Should last forever… This winery is neat, comfortable, and fun. Interesting Sangiovese too. Enjoy a sandwich outside while drinking wine (your bring the sandwich).
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