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Welcome to<br />
Y O U N T V I L L E<br />
Somerston Vineyards and <strong>Wine</strong>ry Opens Estate Tasting Room<br />
JEFFERSON ST<br />
Visitors may enjoy Somerston estate wines<br />
paired with cheese and charcuterie on the<br />
tasting room terrace of its 1,682-acre estate<br />
in the eastern hills of Napa Valley<br />
Somerston, a bucolic viticultural nirvana<br />
located high in the eastern hills of Napa Valley<br />
at 3450 Sage Canyon Road, opened its winery<br />
tasting room on Saturday, June 25. Home to<br />
over 200 acres of vineyards with elevations<br />
ranging from 800 to 1200 feet, Somerston has<br />
87 distinct growing blocks, five soil types,<br />
over 15 varietals planted, multiple natural<br />
water sources, and has long been a fruit source<br />
for some of Napa’s most renowned producers.<br />
The opening of the Somerston Estate, tasting<br />
room and energy-efficient winery is the culmination<br />
of the long-term vision of winemaker<br />
and partner Craig Becker and proprietor Allan<br />
Chapman. The opening also represents the<br />
public debut of the Somerston Estate wines,<br />
which include Sauvignon Blanc ($40), Proprietary<br />
Red Blend ($90) and Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
($120), available exclusively for tastings<br />
and purchase at Somerston tasting rooms.<br />
“Our property is the inspiration behind everything<br />
Somerston represents,” says Becker. “It<br />
offers a fresh look at the Napa Valley that is<br />
utterly authentic. We look forward to sharing<br />
the magic of the property and our wines with<br />
wine enthusiasts.”<br />
The Somerston Off-Road Experience offers<br />
in-depth tours of the 1,682-acre estate<br />
The Somerston Estate currently offers<br />
these tasting options:<br />
• Estate Tasting Enjoy all three limitedproduction<br />
Somerston Estate wines paired<br />
with an elegant selection of cheeses, fresh<br />
charcuterie, pistachios and berries from<br />
local farms. ($40)<br />
• Off-Road Vineyard Experience – Experience<br />
a breathtaking all-terrain vineyard<br />
tour of the Somerston Estate guided by<br />
one of Somerston’s specialists. The experience<br />
offers dramatic vistas, in-depth information<br />
on the vineyard practices and viticultural<br />
techniques used, and even a<br />
refreshing drink from Somerston’s natural<br />
soda springs. The open-air experience<br />
concludes with a tasting of the limitedproduction<br />
Somerston Estate wines<br />
perfectly paired with a selection of local<br />
cheeses and charcuterie made from Somerston’s<br />
own grass-fed lamb. ($50)<br />
Estate <strong>Wine</strong>s by the Glass<br />
• 2009 Somerston Sauvignon Blanc ($10)<br />
• 2007 Somerston Red <strong>Wine</strong> ($20)<br />
• 2007 Somerston Cabernet Sauvignon ($30)<br />
The Somerston Estate experience is available<br />
daily by appointment by calling (707)<br />
967-8414 or email visit@somerston.com.<br />
Somerston Vineyards was founded by<br />
Allan Chapman, who purchased the historic<br />
Priest Ranch in 2004. He acquired the adjacent<br />
Elder Valley in January 2006 to create<br />
one contiguous property. Chapman and Craig<br />
Becker founded Somerston <strong>Wine</strong> Company<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
YOUNT MILL RD<br />
Y O U N T V I L L E<br />
JACKSON<br />
MADISON ST<br />
Girard 1 JESSUP CELLARS<br />
PEDRONI<br />
Ma(i)sonry<br />
STARKEY ST<br />
29<br />
WASHINGTON ST<br />
WEBBER ST<br />
Hill Family<br />
Estate<br />
Hope and Grace<br />
RASGALLERIES<br />
SOMERSTON<br />
Cornerstone Cellars<br />
Page <strong>Wine</strong> Cellars<br />
YOUNT ST<br />
YOUNTVILLE CROSS RD<br />
To Silverado Trail<br />
in 2008, merging their two wine companies<br />
with the goal of creating a world class vineyard<br />
estate showcasing single vineyard wines.<br />
<strong>Wine</strong>, Art and Ranching<br />
Somerston also has a wine tasting room in<br />
Yountville featuring a very inviting, comfortable<br />
yet sophisticated setting. Current release<br />
wines from their Priest Ranch and Highflyer<br />
portfolios are available for purchase and<br />
tasting. A private tasting of Somerston Estate<br />
wines is also available by appointment.<br />
Artisan cheese plates, fresh charcuterie and<br />
exquisite Kollar chocolates are also available<br />
to enhance your tasting experience. Relax on<br />
the sofa, plan a private tasting experience or<br />
enjoy the outdoor courtyard and rooftop<br />
terrace. The tasting room, located at 6490<br />
Washington Street in Yountville, is open<br />
seven days a week – Tuesday thru Saturday 11<br />
a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday through Monday<br />
noon to 8 p.m. For more information, or to<br />
make an appointment, call (707) 944-8200<br />
or visit visit@somerstonwineco.com.<br />
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