It was time for a return trip to Napa Valley to pick up an assortment of wine-club shipments, both for me and my friend. This stop is for the latter. I had picked up a sandwich in Yountville and brought it with me to Elizabeth Spencer. I sat outdoors in the glorious weather at a small table and enjoyed my turkey sandwich paired with a number of Elizabeth Spencer’s wines. I find turkey to be such a flavorful and versatile meat that it pairs with nearly anything but the most delicate of dry wines. And the Elizabeth Spencer patio made for a delightful al-fresco dining experience, although I would be reluctant to attempt this on a busier day of the week. I am less comfortable munching on a sandwich in front of crowds that have no food with them and so choose to do this only when there is very little company.
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| The elegant patio at Elizabeth Spencer Wines |
To pair with my sandwich, the tasting room folks served up some great wines. I started with a dry 2012 Chenin Blanc, which surprised me a little. Next was the 2011 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and the Sonoma Coast Syrah, both from the same part of the Sonoma Coast. I thought I would end my flight with the 2010 Special Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon, but the generous folks at the tasting room followed this with a pour of their 2005 Howell Mountain Merlot, which was really quite nice. Of these, my favorite was the 2010 Special Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon for its flavors and structure.
A full review was written already about Elizabeth Spencer Wines during my visit on November 2nd, 2012.
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