They are the best hosts on the West Coast for wine/food lovers.
And if you like/love
wine, there’s no better place to go than The
Hilltop Winery.
The following wines
were consumed over the course of the past week and were thoroughly enjoyed, not
just by me, but by guests and family alike.
White
- 2011 Aubert Chardonnay (two bottles)
- 2011 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
- 2011 Conte della Vipera
- 2012 Groundwork Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley
- 2013 Cotes du Coast Rhone Blend, Central Coast, Santa Maria
- 2013 Liquid Farm Chardonnay, Four, Santa Rita Hills
- 2013 Liquid Farm Chardonnay, La Hermana, Santa Maria
- 2013 Sterling Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa County
Red
- 1992 Hedges Red Mountain Reserve, Columbia Valley
- 1995 Pietre Rosse, Dalla Valle Vineyards
- 2000 Downing Family Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 2003 Aventure Estate Cuvee, Paso Robles
- 2007 Kelley Creek Merlot, Alexander Valley
- 2007 Renegade Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
- 2009 Ramey Claret, Napa Valley
- 2010 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
- 2011 Cerasuolo of Vittori Classico
- 2011 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 2011 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 2011 Foley Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
Port
- Pedro Ximenez Robles
By the way, don’t
forget to visit the 9th Annual West Institute Wine Reception and Dinner party
HERE for the incredible evening we had on Thursday, July 16th, with Institute staff, volunteers, staff and special guests who enjoyed an incredible evening of wine,
food and fellowship.
A couple pictures of the empty bottles can be found HERE.
A couple pictures of the empty bottles can be found HERE.
