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Olivia | Wine | Calistoga
@oliviadrinkswine

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I think I’ve discovered one of my new favorite wineries. 🥂 Knights Bridge is a truly magical place and a hidden gem winery that I didn’t even know existed (even though it’s only about 5-10 minutes away from my house). Hidden within the rocky slopes of Mayacamas Range, north of Calistoga, the name originates from the Knights Valley AVA in which the winery is located. Knights Valley “bridges” and connects Napa and Sonoma counties, hence the name Knights Bridge. From the moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by the beauty of their vineyards and mountain range. All experiences are held one on one with you and your host as they welcome only a few visitors per day. When we arrived, our lovely host Chrystal welcomed us in a Polaris and gave us a tour of the property starting with the vineyards and moving into the winery. Each wine was artfully paired with a farm-to-table bite as we moved throughout different areas in the winery from the cellar to the cave, and other hidden areas. Their cellar and caves are state of the art with every detail accounted for including crystal barrel bungs, concrete eggs with custom gold emblems, and a stunning show room to display their full portfolio. We got to try a refreshing Sauvignon Block, two Chardonnays, four Cabernet Sauvignons (including a bonus barrel sample). I really loved all of the white wines here with my favorites being the Sauvignon Blanc and the West Block Chardonnay. Their two Chardonnays are very different stylistically, the East Block Chardonnay being lighter with more citrus flavors, while the West block was more full and rich. I also enjoyed each of their Cabernets for different reasons with my favorite being a barrel sample of a special project that has yet to be released. I couldn’t recommend thjs winery enough. If you ever have the opportunity to visit this special please, definitely go and thank my later. . . . . . #wine #winetasting #winetastings #winetaste #winetaster #knightsbridge #knightsvalley #calistoga #sonoma #sonomavalley #norcal #northerncalifornia #california #visitcalifornia #visitsonoma #visitsonomavalley #visitcalistoga #thisiscalistoga #winery #winerytour #winerytours #vino #cheers