It is the oldest commercial winery in California. Has gorgeous landscaping, wine caves, and a tasting room that is in an original building over 100 years old. That says a lot right there. You will see historical artifacts all throughout the tasting room and get a wonderful history lesson from the well trained staff.
Now...to the wines!
Leading the tasting menu was a French champagne imported by the new owners. As a lover of all wines Sonoma County it was a treat to have a true French champagne. The bubbles were finer than what i've experiences before and that made for a wonderful mouthfeel.
Following was a chardonnay that was aged in French oak that was exquisite and balanced with a scent of cloves and baking spice...creamy...like creme brûlée with a little touch of lemon curd. Incidentally, it was the bes
t value on the menu at only $20. It should have been $30+ in my opinion.
Next came two Pinot Noirs...Bela and Geza. The Geza spoke out to me the most with her supple baked blackberry and toasted marshmallows. Toasted marshmallow is a quality i look for in my top pinot picks and i've only appreciated in wines aged in french oak.
The "Legendary Badge" was big jammy red blend with white pepper and baking spice and can stand up to any red meat for dinner.
The wines here are good. The experience here is good. It is very educational. When you are in Sonoma honor it by visiting Buena Vista.
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