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Here is my recommendation, in order of preference:

1. Colgin (Ann Colgin - from Waco, Texas)
2. Peter Michael (Sir Peter Michael)
3. Fantesca (Heidi Barrett is their winemaker who made the iconic wine for years at Screaming Eagle)
4. Opus One (owned by Mondavi and Baron Philippine de Rothschild)
5. Darioush (did wine and olive oil tasting)
6. Chappellet
7. Quintessa
8. Far Niente (also owns Nickel & Nickel)
9. Nickel & Nickel (also owns Far Niente)
10. Joseph Phelps
11. Silver Oak
12. Schramsberg (mainly sparkling wine (not my favorite), but JD Davies is a good cabernet)

Had never heard of Colgin until I read your post. Looked into it and wow, rave reviews on their wines. We're going to Napa in August and booked a tasting at Colgin. Price is ridiculous but we'll probably never go again so worth the experience and tasting. Will report back after how it goes.

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Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 6/21/23 at 7:29 pm to SuperDomed

Do a hot air balloon ride. Seriously. Amazing experience.

Mumm isn’t the best wine but one of the more enjoyable experiences and ridiculous views.

The overall grounds at Montelena are impressive.

Press is a very good restaurant.

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Posted by Humpty Grumpy

Member since Dec 2021

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Posted on 6/23/23 at 9:03 pm to SuperDomed

Enjoy the memorabilia, some cool stuff, lots of NBA stuff and even some stuff signed by Eli Manning. Danielle is an excellent hostess and knows her wine.

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