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Sunday, January 17, 2016

"Family Owned Hidden Gem In The Napa Hills Near Yountville"

In an effort to to dine at all 3000 SF restaurants(700 and counting) and all 600 Napa wineries(300 and counting), my wife Linda and I recently visited Keever Vineyards and Winery located in the majestic hills of Yountville.

Our trips to Napa usually begin at Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery in downtown Yountville. This bakery is a heavenly experience of sugar delights that is well worth waiting in line. The pecan rolls are my favorite and large enough to share on their outside picnic tables with a cup of their fresh brewed coffee in the movie like setting of charming downtown Yountville. Linda's favorite is the Quiche.  She claims it is the best she has ever had and not to be missed.  They also have an assortment of freshly made macaroons, muffins and special sandwiches to take with you to enjoy as you visit the many world famous Napa wineries nearby. 

Keever Vineyards is located on the top of a winding road that makes you feel very special as you drive thru the gates. Their tastings are by appointment only. 

Our host was Olga Keever, wife of Bill, who own the winery. After both retiring from successful careers in telecommunications, their dreams came true finding this hidden gem property that keeps them very busy. As they say with satisfying smiles, "we are not retired but just happily tired proudly producing some world class wines for the world to enjoy."

Today we had Karen Halip joined us who is an associate foodie from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. 


We began our tasting overlooking the green hills of Napa with the 2014 Sauvignon Blanc. It was refreshing and the flavor spectrum has enough base notes of toast and vanilla that could pair with an array of entrees. Linda told Olga "This is the best Sauvignon Blanc I have ever tasted." It is priced at $32.00.

Next was the 2011 Keever "Inspirado." It is a Bordeaux inspired blend of 51% Cabernet, 25% Merlot, 12% Petite Verdot, and 12% Cabernet Franc. As the name suggests, Winemaker Celia Welch has created a balanced and elegant wine that definitely will inspire your wine tasting experiences .It is priced at $68.00.

Finally, we tasted the newly released dynamite 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon composed of 93.5% Cabernet, 4.5% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Franc.  The 2012 was rated 95 by Wine Spectator and this vintage promises to be rated the same or higher. It will sell for $135.00.  All 3 wines were so good that we took one of each back home to Danville with us. 

For lunch there are a lot of great choices in Yountville.  You also can't go wrong with the Ruththerford Grille's famous corn bread, knife and fork ribs or enchilada served with a fresh egg on top. They also have no corking fee so you can bring a bottle of your wine that you just tasted for lunch or dinner. 

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