Napa Olive Oil tastings
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Napa Olive Oil tastings
Any recommendations of where to go to do olive oil tastings/education in Napa? It would need to accommodate a group of about 12. I have seen several options but didn't know if there were any standouts. Thanks!
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There used to be a store in Glen Ellen that sold everything related to olive oil production and varieties of local olive oils of which tastings were available. But the store changed hands and the local olive oil is no longer there. We were told that Viansa Winery now had the local olive oils to taste.
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Round Pond is one possibility. However, they charge $25 per person. But, they are in the Napa Valley and have a beautiful facility.
http://www.roundpond.com/
http://www.roundpond.com/
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I think Round Pond is a great idea !
Do know that the places that Michael suggests are over in Sonoma County. I would run fast and far from Viansa, not
one of our best showings here in Sonoma COunty, IMHO.
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Do know that the places that Michael suggests are over in Sonoma County. I would run fast and far from Viansa, not
one of our best showings here in Sonoma COunty, IMHO.
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I don't know if this is the one in Sonoma, but we enjoyed our visit - http://www.drycreekolivecompany.com/contact.html
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We did the lunch at Round Pond and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have lovely olive--both peppery Italian and smooth mild Spanish (see I remember something that I learned)plus outstanding wine vinegars. The setting was beautiful. So if you want to splurge a little--you might consider it.