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Barlow Vineyards is located on the western side of the northern part of the Silverado trail - look for their Red sign next to the road and the "Barlow" name built into their gate. This is an appointment only winery serving small groups in a very personalized setting - at the owners home. Napa Wine tasting does not get more personalized than this! Get the gate code ahead of time, punch it in and pass through their gate which actually lift straight up into the air. Barlow is located about 1/4 mile in on top of a small hill surrounded by much of their 50 acres of planted vineyards. This winery was founded in 1994 by a Southern California couple who love wine and had made many trips to Napa Valley - their original interest in purchasing Napa wine land began in the 1970's. This is a family affair as one of their kids has moved into the valley and is now working in the family wine business. Their total production is very low (about 2000 cases), all wines are unfiltered and they concentrate on producing intense red wines. Their original foray into wine making was meant to be for friends and family but their winemaker was so pleased with the result he encouraged the Barlow family to sell it commercially! Tasting takes as long or as short as you like and if its cold outside is located inside their house near their modern kitchen at the "wine table". If the weather permits it is outside on their deck overlooking the vineyards below. All tastings are with the owners and all grapes used in their wines are grown on site. Our favorite is their Cabernet Sauvignon which is a very full bodied wine yet quite drinkable now. We tried their 2004 vintage which will coat your palate with lots of fruit, while retaining its smooth velvety texture. Typically you will also try the Merlot and their house blend, the Barrouge which is a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend with the minority varietal being Merlot. They also produce a Zinfandel and one year made a dry fruity Rose, called Sailor's Delight. Visit: www.barlowvineyards.com
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Open to Public: No
Appointments: Yes
Regular Tours: No
Hours: N/A
Phone: 942-8742
Address: 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
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