California - Wine Country

Robert Mondavi

A Karen Brown Recommendation

Almost opposite Opus One you find the Robert Mondavi winery (7801 Saint Helena Hwy, Hwy 29, Oakville, CA 94562). This modern winery, with a statue of Saint Francis at its entrance, was styled after the Franciscan missions, with an open-arched entry framing an idyllic view of vineyards. Nine different tours are offered, varying in length and cost. The hour-and-a-half vineyard and winery tour is extremely informative and provides a good general introduction to the essentials of winemaking. By special arrangement, you can also make reservations for the three- to four-hour advanced winegrowing tour ($30 per person), offered Wednesdays at 10 am, touring the fields and studying the grapes as well as the winery. After each tour guests are invited into the tasting room to sample the wines. The spacious lawn at the back is the site of popular summer concerts. Reservations are recommended. Open 9 am to 5 pm. 707-968-2000 or 888-766-6328, www.robertmondaviwinery.com.

Located along this Karen Brown Itinerary:

Wandering Through Wine Country

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