Thursday, October 30, 2008

Erna Schein Winery (aka Behrens & Hitchcock) – Napa, California

Around the the Little Barrel office, Erna Schein is our new phrase for all the reasons why we love visiting Napa.

The tastings are held inside their basement barrel room, which is located high atop Spring Mountain. Although Erna Schein is pretty well known to most wine lovers, it still feels like a mom-n-pop hidden gem. They keep their tasting groups small so make sure you call in advance for an appointment.

Last time we visited, we sampled nine wines. Our favorite was their ’05 Behrens Family Reserve (I bought a bottle for Taylor on our 1 year anniversary, to drink on our 10 year). The wines are so good you’ll be comparing everything else you taste in Napa to their wide selection of bold, inky and highly praised reds.