Free bubbly, tram rides to a winery perched atop a hill and surprise tapas – here’s the best of the rest of our long weekend in wine country.
After our last trip, I was determined to seek out more sparkling wine houses. On the short list: Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Mumm Napa and Schramsberg. We made it to the first four, eschewing Schramsberg because of its exorbitant $45 tour/tasting fee. Has anyone gone? Is it worth it? (Is any winery tour worth $90 per couple?)
I really do love all types of wine, but for my money and experience, there’s nothing better than sitting outside in the sunshine with a chilly champagne flute. At Gloria Ferrer, our server recognized the couple next to us, and from the conversation I overheard, it sounded like they were Friday afternoon regulars at the winery. Can you imagine? What better way to unwind at the end of a long week?





