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Open 10:00-5:00
Appt required? Yes
Last barlinwine.com visit: 2009
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Tasting:
I've been to Zahtila a few times to taste, and every trip has always been rewarding. The tasting room is cozy and located well north, near the junction of the Silverado Trail with Hwy 29. Picnic tables are available for lunch or relaxation if you so desire.
Zahtila specializes in Zinfandel and Cabernet, and they do both well. On our most recent visit, our tasting room host made things even more interesting for our group: we did blind tastings. Zahtila produces both a Dry Creek Zinfandel and a Napa Zinfandel. Our host doubled up our glassware and had us try these side-by-side without revealing which wine was which. While both zins were solid, I especially liked the Oat Hill Napa Valley Zinfandel.
We followed that up with a similar exercise for Cabernet. Three more glasses, and three cabs to try -- a 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet, a 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet, and their flagship Cabernet, the Beckstoffer Vineyards Georges III 2005 Cabernet. We could see how their NV cab aged, and we could compare their standard cab with their single vineyard specialty.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable experience. They advertise that there's a $10 tasting fee, but I've never been charged. Good people, good wine, and a recommended stop.
I've been to Zahtila a few times to taste, and every trip has always been rewarding. The tasting room is cozy and located well north, near the junction of the Silverado Trail with Hwy 29. Picnic tables are available for lunch or relaxation if you so desire.
Zahtila specializes in Zinfandel and Cabernet, and they do both well. On our most recent visit, our tasting room host made things even more interesting for our group: we did blind tastings. Zahtila produces both a Dry Creek Zinfandel and a Napa Zinfandel. Our host doubled up our glassware and had us try these side-by-side without revealing which wine was which. While both zins were solid, I especially liked the Oat Hill Napa Valley Zinfandel.
We followed that up with a similar exercise for Cabernet. Three more glasses, and three cabs to try -- a 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet, a 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet, and their flagship Cabernet, the Beckstoffer Vineyards Georges III 2005 Cabernet. We could see how their NV cab aged, and we could compare their standard cab with their single vineyard specialty.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable experience. They advertise that there's a $10 tasting fee, but I've never been charged. Good people, good wine, and a recommended stop.
Recommended wine: The Oat Hill Napa Valley Zinfandel is excellent. Both cabs are also above average.
Ratings (out of 5):
 WINE | 4.25 |  TASTING ROOM | 4.50 |
 ATMOSPHERE | 5.00 |  VALUE | 4.50 |
 OVERALL | 4.56 | ||
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