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Open: By Appointment
Appt required? Their website says by appointment, but we walked in
Last barlinwine.com visit: 2011
Directions:
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Tasting:
On our trip down from Spring Mountain, we decided we’d try to cut over to the Silverado Trail to beat the late afternoon traffic on Highway 29. The road we chose to take didn’t take us to the Silverado Trail but instead dead-ended at David Fulton Winery.
When researching new places to try on my most recent trip, I had come across David Fulton and considered stopping, so this felt like fate. We walked into the barn-style tasting room and were enthusiastically greeted even though it was late in the day. Our host Stephanie poured us a glass of the 2006 David Fulton Petite Sirah (Fulton only makes Petite Sirah) and offered us a spot outside on the deck.
When we stepped outside, we had a beautiful view of the vineyard spread before us and multiple Adirondack chairs to kick back in and enjoy the scenery. Also on the deck was Fulton Mather himself, winery owner, with his wife Dink and two of their friends in the wine business. We said some quick hellos and allowed them the privacy of their conversation while we found our way to the Adirondacks. Stephanie the hostess poured us a glass of the 2007 Petite Sirah and chatted with us about Napa Valley and our desire to find more small, friendly places. She was a wealth of information about hidden spots, both for wine and food. She recommended Perry Winery, a husband and wife shop that was churning out mid-90 point Cabernet and called them to see if they were available the next day for a tasting appointment for us. She also had great recommendations for food and even for ways to circumnavigate St. Helena traffic.
Overall, the Fulton Petite was quite good but the atmosphere was unbeatable. Combine a great location with friendly people, and add in a few lovable pooches for canine companionship, and you can see see Fulton Mather would choose this spot to spend his Saturday afternoon. A recommended stop for any Petite Sirah lover.
When researching new places to try on my most recent trip, I had come across David Fulton and considered stopping, so this felt like fate. We walked into the barn-style tasting room and were enthusiastically greeted even though it was late in the day. Our host Stephanie poured us a glass of the 2006 David Fulton Petite Sirah (Fulton only makes Petite Sirah) and offered us a spot outside on the deck.
When we stepped outside, we had a beautiful view of the vineyard spread before us and multiple Adirondack chairs to kick back in and enjoy the scenery. Also on the deck was Fulton Mather himself, winery owner, with his wife Dink and two of their friends in the wine business. We said some quick hellos and allowed them the privacy of their conversation while we found our way to the Adirondacks. Stephanie the hostess poured us a glass of the 2007 Petite Sirah and chatted with us about Napa Valley and our desire to find more small, friendly places. She was a wealth of information about hidden spots, both for wine and food. She recommended Perry Winery, a husband and wife shop that was churning out mid-90 point Cabernet and called them to see if they were available the next day for a tasting appointment for us. She also had great recommendations for food and even for ways to circumnavigate St. Helena traffic.
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Recommended wine: Only one wine to choose from! David Fulton does actually make a dessert wine, their "Sweet Petite" as well, which was good, but you're going to David Fulton only if you like Petite Sirah.
Ratings (out of 5):
 WINE | 4.00 |  TASTING ROOM | 4.50 |
 ATMOSPHERE | 5.00 |  VALUE | 4.50 |
 OVERALL | 4.50 | ||
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