Swanson Vineyards in Rutherford, is a must stop on your next Napa trip with your love. The exclusive Salon Tasting ($65/person) is amazing! With Caviar, Chocolate, and Cheese pairings...it is worth every penny! Alex and I were able to experience this intimate tasting with just our host, and it was fabulous. We tried 5 delicious wines and were both surprised and extremely impressed with the 2008 Swanson Merlot. This is definitely a cab lover's wine, and one of the best merlots that we have ever tasted! Once I tried it with one of Swanson's famous Clarke's Bark, I was in heaven.
The tasting room's decor was fun and unique, with bright paintings, red and white striped walls, and gorgeous wooden furniture. Then there was the displays of wine, tastefully distributed around the room. Personally, I LOVED the modern house wine bottles that donned labels like: "Please Forgive Me", "Lucky Night", "Help is Here", and "Just Married". They make the perfect gift for a bridal shower, housewarming, thank you, or any occasion really. I would definitely come back to Swanson for another tasting. Next time, I'll try their drop-in Sip Shoppe and try some of their other pairings (starting at $20) and hopefully one of their specialty bon-bons!
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