As most of you know, the Traveling Hillbilly has been wine tasting many times before. I have enjoyed every one of them! However, I have to say, this trip has been a whole new experience. My sister and the crew from Kansas City had their local wine store and distributor set up some private tastings for us. We've had the chance to meet the winemaker in some instances and tasted 10+ wines at many of the wineries. It was nice to take our time and truly learn about the wines and see the passion these people have for their them. Plus you can't beat spending the day wine tasting while you know most everyone else is working!
The Traveling Hillbilly also highly recommends planning your tastings during the week vs. the weekends. It's typically less busy so you get more personal attention and your have a greater chance of tasting some wines that aren't on the tasting menu.
Some favorites so far
Halter Ranch - The main house kind of looks like an old brothel from the road, it's got a great little covered bridge and the old barn just completes the ambiance. Hopefully you'll be lucky enough to meet Jason
Kiamie - Just a small operation with a big heart and passion for wine making
Barrel 27 - you can taste wines from the Barrel 27and McPrice Myers labels. If Edgar is around be sure to ask if you can taste his Bodega de Edgar wines. Edgar has some great stories, stories almost as good as his wines.
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