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The final option is the garden/cellar tasting and costs $25. It is available by appointment between 10:00 AM-4:00 PM on Fridays-Sundays. You will receive four samples of wine in either the gardens or barrel cellar. <br>
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ANNE KIHAGI SHARES TOP WINERIES IN CALIFORNIA
California is known for its abundance of wineries and vineyards. You do not need to be a wine aficionado to take advantage of them Frog’s Leap Winery Frog’s Leap Winery is located in Rutherford in the Napa Valley area. The winery has a unique history, as it began as a commercial frog farm in the 1800s. Current owner John Williams arrived in the Napa Valley in the mid- 1970s and started working at the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Along with his friend, Larry Turley, John used grapes from Stag’s Leap to make wine at the frog farm, thus giving the winery its name. Along with its unique history, Frog’s Leap is also known for its eco-friendly and sustainable winemaking process. The winery is entirely powered by solar energy, with their Vineyard House cooled and heated by geothermal energy. This earned the Vineyard House the distinction of the first Silver LEED-certified winery in the entire state. In addition, Frog’s Leap employs dry- farming for their grapes, which involves utilizing rain water and regular tilling. Such sustainable growing practices makes Frog’s Leap a California Certified Organic Farm.
Frog’s Leap is an excellent choice if you prefer wineries where you can sample a variety of wines. The guided tour is $35 per person and by appointment only on weekdays at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. You will be able to sample the wines, as well as get a behind-the-scenes look at the wine making process. If you only prefer to sample, you may be interested in the signature seated tasting, which is also $35. Appointments are available daily between 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. You will get to sample four wines while seated at the Vineyard House. The final option is the garden/cellar tasting and costs $25. It is available by appointment between 10:00 AM-4:00 PM on Fridays-Sundays. You will receive four samples of wine in either the gardens or barrel cellar.
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