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Interested in wine tasting at the Vineyard House? Here is our overview of what to expect.
The sub-appellation of Halter Valley is a quiet little section of the Oakville appellation, a place enshrouded in morning fog and summer heat. At its mouth, on a 9-acre knoll, sits a white farmhouse that evokes an earlier era. The hardwood slat floors and stone fireplace are from the 1850’s, and it even has a white picket fence. This is as at it should be: the owner, Jeremy Justin Nickel inherited this 19th- century house from his father, Gil. Gil Nickel ran Far Niente Winery and Jeremy grew up spending his summers in the Oakville winery, though he went to school in San Francisco. Straight out of college, Jeremy went into his father’s business as a sales representative. Gil Nickel sadly passed in 2003. In his honor, Jeremy makes small batches of Cabernet Sauvignon (no more than 850 cases per vintage) and donates 10 percent of the proceeds to cancer research.
Jeremy strives to make his Cabernet Sauvignon truly elite, and his surroundings are his clear inspiration. Situated on gently rolling hills, with blocks of vines interspersed with finely landscaped walkways, you can walk past Buddhist statues and under pergolas shaded by oaks and decorated with lilac bushes. The palm trees are strung with lights at Christmas. A patio paved with flagstones and shaded by an oak tree provides a space for open-air tastings. They built a new building in October, but the old farmhouse still stands for you to view. If you want to see Jeremy’s inspiration and legacy, call for an appointment.
You can taste wines from the Vineyard House at V Wine Cellar in Yountville. They pour the current releases of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Schedule your appointment with a call or an email info@tvhwinery.com or 707-294-8556.
Address: 1581 Oakville Grade Rd, Oakville
Phone: (707) 294-8556
Tasting Room Hours: By appointment
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