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We caught up with David and Monica at their new location just west of Main Street. These digs are spacious, elegant and simply decorated with the focus being on the visitor and the personalized private tasting experience. Visits to 750 Wines are for serious wine enthusiasts and collectors. David has formed close relationships with many well-regarded vintners in the valley and as a result has a collection of wine that would be hard to find elsewhere. As he says, he wants this wine shop to be "off the beaten path but accessible". It certainly is that, as its hidden near a number of businesses but is merely a block from main street St. Helena. In addition, with the start of the new business he wants the focus to be more on the relationships with the winemakers he works with as well as the consumers. Several wine shelves line the concrete walls. You know you are not in a run of the mill wine salon when names such as Araujo, Grace Family, Lail, Robert Foley and others peer out from among these shelves. These are not just wines that appear with no story behind them - David knows the owners and the winemakers of these wineries. He has stories to tell, if you merely ask. When you visit you taste based on the types of wines you enjoy and you can be assured you are trying wines from producers with extremely limited productions. Because of his long term relationships, at times David has been able to secure wines that you cannot find at any other retail locations. Despite being open only a week at the time of our visit they had already held a number of tastings. Such is David's reputation in the valley for quality and a personal touch, that when he opens a new shop, its not really like opening a new shop. He's just moving locations and the winemakers he works with and his customers follow. While having a selection of wines from premium proven boutique producers, David always keeps a sharp eye open for the newest mostly Napa producers to hit the market. If you are looking for new premium Napa brands (current releases), 750 Wines is a good place to begin your search. 750 Wines maintains four wine shipment offerings for a variety of tastes including their WOW Factor - a monthly shipment of 2 of their favorite wines sure to elicit a "wow" upon drinking. David has produced and distributed his own label for several years called Shelter and this can be tasted on site. Shelter is sourced from a number of notable vineyards in the Napa Valley and is found at several premium restaurants in the valley including the French Laundry in Yountville. We have reviewed Shelter here. Winemaking sometimes goes hand in hand with being a musician. Along with keeping track of all the latest producers and vintners in the valley David also plays bass guitar in a local Rock & Roll band called Wristrocket. As expected, all of the band members are involved in the wine industry in some capacity and two of the other members also run their own Napa wineries (Robert Foley and Jeff Smith - Hourglass). We look forward to hearing their music at some point! Looking for a high end personalized wine tour in the Napa Valley - look no further than Monica's premium concierge company, All Access Napa Valley (www.allaccessnapavalley.com). Tastings are always private and the shop is closed for other appointments while you are inside. Winemakers take note - 750 Wines has a smaller more private room which can be rented exclusively for very personalized tastings. Their main room can also be rented out for small events and they hold small wine release events from time to time. Inquire for more details. They are open 6 days a week by appointment only and can be open Sundays depending on schedules. For more information visit: www.750wines.com |
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