![]() ![]() I’m deciding on becoming a Chieftain Wine Club member, as the benefits are impressive. He gave me a bottle of 2010 La Salette on the house - OMG! Thank you soooooooo much Frank, how generous! It was truly a pleasure meeting you. Guess who I ran into… the owner himself Frank Vezér! He’s the nicest man I’ve ever met, and he started talking to me like I was family. Midway into the tastings, I decided to meander around the property to check out the patio and barrel room. Alana was also a gracious host, and at one time, Alex came over to assist. Once I entered the Blue Victorian, I showed my receipt for the tasting, and the beautiful ladies poured the next 6 tastings with complimentary almonds. I wasted no time after purchasing a bottle of the Black Muscat and went on my merry way. She advised I had to go to the next stop along Suisun Valley Road to taste the remainder of their wines at the Blue Victorian. I started off at their Mankas corner tasting room, and Bree was a gracious host. They poured their flagship wine La Salette, and endless dessert wine 2012 Franci Black Muscat. Thanks to Unilocal,I had the pleasure of meeting dynamic duo Laura and Pam at an event in SF at the Maritime Museum. ![]() Traffic was bad on I- 80 heading back to Marin, so I decided to make a pit stop to Vezér. I was in the area attending a memorial for a dear friend who lost her battle to cancer. The Western Solano County Grape Growers Association successfully petitioned the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF), and subsequently received formal designation of Suisun Valley as an identified American Viticultural Area. Suisun Valley received its American Viticultural Area designation just 28 years ago, only one year after Napa Valley. Valley Vintners produce quality wines suited to everyone’s tastes and wallet, from fun Rosés and fruit forward Sauvignon Blancs to serious Reds winning such prestigious Double Gold Medals at International Competitions. Suisun Valley, is a pristine landscape dotted with premium wineries, the old Pioneer Village of Mankas Corners, farm-fresh produce stands, and quaint eateries. Nestled between two coastal mountain ranges and only 12 miles from historic downtown Napa or 45 miles from San Francisco. «The Napa Back Road» or «Napa’s Little Sister Sue» is the wine country oasis of Suisun Valley (pronounced «Sue-Soon»). A special brand, La Salette a 65% Petite Sirah blend that will make your palate applaud and leave no doubt how a fantastic wine should always taste! Known as the premier valley in California to grow Petite Sirah, make sure that this varietal is on the tasting list when you visit the Suisun Valley. ![]()
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