Our writer visits this wine mecca to discover the best it has to offer for destination brides and honeymooners alike.
By: Stefania Sainato
Bourassa Vineyards: Ready to party? Start the tour here to put your wedding guests in high spirits—owner Vic Bourassa has a larger-than-life personality and his tasting room is divine (literally: he plays Boccelli). “Fine wine, great food, family and good friends; these are the things we all value, and there is so much joy in sharing the celebration of life,” said Vic Bourassa.
He cultivated his love for wine at an early age and fondly recalls his grandfather sneaking him sips of port at the age of five. Vic was a home winemaker until 1999, when a fateful lunch appointment with Napa’s legendary Robert Mondavi convinced him he had the chops to go pro. Now he consults with winemaker Gary Galleron to produce nearly 4,000 cases a year.
We recommend that you try the rich ’07 Harmony 3 Bordeaux Blend, composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot ($39/bottle) and the ’06 Symphony 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is dense, plush and juicy with hints of chocolate, smoke, blackberries, and vanilla ($49/bottle).
Visit bourassavineyards.com or call 707.254.4922.
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