Brookdale Vineyards is one of those small Napa producers you may not have heard about due to their very limited production and historical lack of a tasting room in the Napa area. However the good news is that you can now taste their wines at Silenus Vintners, a collective tasting room located just south of Yountville. Silenus is somewhat unique in that all the wines they taste in their tasting room are from wineries who make their wine on site, rather than being a collective which operates without a physical winery. Brookdale is named after a popular family run Kentucky based thoroughbred horse breeding farm. Brookdale produces merely 500 cases a year of a single wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon. They have their own small vineyard along the southern part of the Silverado Trail and they also source fruit from other high end area vineyards. The blend changes each year depending on what percentages the winemaker feels will produce the highest quality wine.
Their Cabernet is made so that it is not extremely high in alcohol and is well balanced; as a result not one aspect of the wine dominates. This wine has excellent acidity which makes it ideal for pairing with food. We tried their 2003 vintage which is a dark wine with a full bouquet and flavors that hint of dried violets and juicy ripe black cherries. This wine has received some very good ratings by wine writers and in addition, has placed high in select wine competitions. The founder of Brookdale is also partner in the unique Thirteen winery and co-owns the wonderful Soda Canyon Store at the corner of Soda Canyon Road and the Silverado Trail. This store is popular with locals and tourists alike and is located merely several miles north of the city of Napa. Choose from wine, deli items, snacks and other Napa souvenirs. Their breakfast burritos are amazing. They are the only store north of Napa along the Silverado Trail until you reach the town of Calistoga about 15 miles up valley. Brookdale's wines are available at the store, Silenus Vintners, and Cellar Collections in the city of Napa. Visit: www.brookdalewine.com
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Open to Public: Private, No, but can taste at Silenus Vintners, Yountville
Appointments: No
Regular Tours: No
Hours: 10-4:30
Phone: 258-1454, Silenus Tasting Room: 299-3930
Address: N/A
 Winery Website
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