www.provenancevineyards.com
In addition to my order pick-ups at Saint Clement Vineyards, I had a wine
club shipment to pick up at Provenance Vineyards. This day I was traveling alone and it was nice
to finish my journey at a winery where the folks knew my name. Having been a wine club member here at
Provenance for over eight years, I have come to know some of the staff, and
they have come to know me too. The
setting at Provenance is both casual and comfortable, with a touch of elegance
to back it up. With every visit I continue
to admire the hardwood floor made from the ends (staves) of old wine
barrels. They also have a couple of
comfortable leather chairs sitting in front of a large window overlooking the
front lawn and across to the vines. But
when I come alone, I stay close to the tasting bar to stay connected to the
staff and others experiencing the winery.
Because I behaved myself at Saint Clement, I was able to sample a broader
selection of wines at Provenance. I
started off with the 2011 Cabernet Franc, which surprised me for being better
than I had expected any 2011 reds to come out.
Next I tried my two favorites on the menu, the 2010 Barrell Select
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2009 To Kalon Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Next I tried one of the new wines in my
shipment, the 2010 Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, and ended with the 2009
Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon. Of all of
these wines, my favorite continues to be the 2009 To Kalon Cabernet for its
depth, balance, and great ripe fruit.
A full review was written already about Provenance Vineyards during my visit
on February 8th, 2012.
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