Recently we had the pleasure to visit Rombauer Vineyards. It is located on 40 acres of pristine beauty in sensational St. Helena. Founded by Koerner and Joan Rombauer in 1980, it is still managed by second and third generation family members.
In our community of Blackhawk, Rombauer is known as a ‘cult’ wine and brings smiles of ‘joy’ to many residents.
Our tasting was outside on a sun splashed day due to the Covid 19 rules.
We enjoyed an extensive presentation of these wines by our knowledgeable host
Kerry. The line-up included 2019
Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Carneros Chardonnay, 2017 Reserve Chardonnay, 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Merlot, 2018 Zinfandel and finished with a dessert wine
appropriately named ‘Joy’. We liked the
wines so much that we also joined their Chardonnay Club.We also bought a
selection of wines to participate in their Virtual 40th Anniversary Party with
a group of friends.
For lunch, we enjoyed a great meal and outside seating on the large and
beautiful grounds of Farmstead Restaurant.
Their beignets with warm carmel bourbon
sauce are a ‘must do’ to complete any meal. They have an extensive,
excellent menu and an attentive service staff that will satisfy any ‘foodie’.
The beignets rival famous Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans who has been serving
these passionate powdered desserts since 1862.
Rombauer Rocks!
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