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Historic Spring Mountain Vineyard is now open to the public for tours and tastings by appointment following a decade behind iron gates. The reopening of the 845-acre Napa Valley estate promises to offer visitors a comprehensive overview of its handcrafted wines and an introduction to this lovingly restored 19th-century Saint Helena landmark. Tastings are priced at $25 per person (applicable to wine purchases) and the 90-minute guided tour and tasting allows guests to sample a selection of vintages, retailing from $28 to $95 per bottle.
Historic Spring Mountain Vineyard is now open to the public for tours and tastings by appointment following a decade behind iron gates. The reopening of the 845-acre Napa Valley estate promises to offer visitors a comprehensive overview of its handcrafted wines and an introduction to this lovingly restored 19th-century Saint Helena landmark.
Tastings are priced at $25 per person (applicable to wine purchases) and the 90-minute guided tour and tasting allows guests to sample a selection of vintages, retailing from $28 to $95 per bottle. Spring Mountain's wines are primarily made with the classic Bordeaux grape varieties. The estate includes 225 acres of vines, which extend from 400 to 1,600 feet in elevation. To book a Spring Mountain Vineyard tour and tasting, readers may phone (707) 967-4188.
Miravalle: Spanish for "valley view," Miravalle is truly just that. This spectacular 8,000 square-foot Victorian, home to Spring Mountain's wine tastings, was built in 1885 by Tiburcio Parrott. At 3-1/2 stories high, Miravalle overlooks lush gardens and the picturesque Napa Valley below. Designed by A. Schroepher, architect for San Francisco's Orpheum Theater and other renowned structures, Miravelle features original 19th century stained glass, floors and moldings. Miravalle was showcased on television throughout the 1980's as home the home in Falcon Crest.
Historic Sites: Spring Mountain's handsome Eastlake horse barn, built in 1886, features antique winemaking equipment, wagons, buckboards and plows. With the forthcoming addition of other 19th-century antiques, Eastlake will become an intriguing mini-museum. Also dating to the mid 1880's are historic wine caves, which are carved into the lush hillside and house Spring Mountain's fermentation and aging cellars. The caves are a popular stop on the wine tour. In 2000, Spring Mountain expanded its underground area with new caves, bringing the total space to 20,000 square feet.
You can learn more at www.springmtn.com.
