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Charles Krug Winery

Address: 2800 N. Main St., St. Helena, CA | Map It
Phone: 707/963-5057
www.charleskrug.com

Category: Wineries/Breweries
Location: St. Helena

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5

Fodor's Review:

The first winery founded in the Napa Valley, Charles Krug Winery opened in 1861 when Count Haraszthy lent Krug a small cider press. Today the Peter Mondavi family runs it. At this writing, tours have been suspended indefinitely because a major earthquake retrofit project is in the works, but you can still come for tastings. Though their lush red Bordeaux blends, limited-release syrah, and zinfandel are good, go for something unusual with their New Zealand-style sauvignon blanc. Its zingy flavor of citrus and tropical fruit is rare in wines from this area.

Cost: Tasting $10
Open: Daily 10:30-5

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by juleel from East Bay, California on 10/11/07
With the construction project under way, there's not as much to do on property, but the staff was friendly and informative--Pam took us through a tasting complete with comparisons, and for we newbies that was great! I had a great conversation with Ralph when I was in the gift shop, and boy does he know some stuff!! I had no idea how many variables go into the flavors /smoothness /qualities of wine, simply at the vineyard stage. Overall, well worth my time.