So many events in Napa every weekend!  This Saturday was the winemaker BBQ at Goosecross.  Goosecross has a new Kiwi winemaker and a new owner (from the Coors family).  It was a family winery and the name comes from the family name Gorsuch which apparently means something like the goose crosses the street in old English.  It is a small lovely property that will be going through many changes in the coming months as they build a new tasting room and a new winery.  Hopefully some of the small producer qualities will remain.

We got to try the new white blend and play the “name the wine” contest.  We also got to enjoy their Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.  For such a small place they produce 16 different wines to keep their wine club engaged as all of their sales are direct to consumer.  From their Yountville vineyards on State Lane we had a bit of a barrel tasting of their premium wine called Aeros which is a meritage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.  The 2009 vintage of this wine sold for $125.

The 2011 Zinfandel was nice with our BBQ meal and music but as with so many of the places I visit it is hard to justify $42 for an every day bottle. In any case it was another fun evening with friends trying new wines, listening to a fun band and watching a lovely sunset over the Napa valley.

Winery #22 on week #26.  Cheers!