Guestbook

My wife and I are new club members and we definitely enjoy the family atmosphere at Las Positas and the wines are exquisit!!! We will continue to visit the winery and bring all of our friends to experience the joy that we have. Thank you Las Positas!!!

The grounds and tasting room are beautiful, as they just built their new location. Upon arrival, we could tell that this location would be great for a wedding or a picnic, so that is exactly what we ended up doing, the picnic that is! Before settling in on their gorgeous patio to enjoy lunch, which is surrounded by rows and rows of vineyards, we decided to go into the tasting room. We were immediately greeted by a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable staff; one of whom we recognized because he used to pour at one of our other favorite wineries, which further added to friendly vibe. For just a $5 tasting fee, which is returned if a bottle of wine was purchased, we were offered a tasting flight that featured 6 wines: the 2007 Chardonnay, 2008 Chardonnay, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Petite Sirah, and 2008 Barbera. The two I enjoyed most were the 2008 Barbera and the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, which I have paired with recipes below. Both wines are made with grapes that come from the Livermore Valley. The Barbara was fruity and yet spicy at the same time, and had a beautiful red berry color. The Cabernet, with its gentle tannins, was immediately satisfying, yet it was still bold as a Cabernet should be; this is typically the type of Cab I enjoy most. What is great, especially since the grounds are so lovely, is that you can buy a glass or bottle of your favorite wine to enjoy there. Jim and I ended up buying a bottle of the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, and enjoyed a small glass with our lunch . We later brought the rest of the bottle home to pair with dinner. As Jim and I got into the car to move on to our next winery, we did so very impressed by what we found. The small-lot, estate grown wines at Las Positas Vineyards are worth taking notice of and we look forward to going back soon!

My wife and I are wine club members and attended an event at Las Positas Winery last Saturday with some guests. Having belonged to many wine clubs over the years (and six, currently), we felt compelled to let the winery know what a great time we had. The investments they have made in the winery are impressive and their attention to detail is inspiring. They are definitely on track to be one of the best wineries in the region. In particular, we enjoyed the way they had a real meal at the event vs. the generic finger-food at most wine club events. Charlie (the wine maker) was great in ensuring that he spoke to each of the members and their guests. The staff was looked and acted professionally. Ultimately we encouraged the winery to continue to think of ways to make Las Positas a real wine *club* and not just a way of distributing four bottles every few months like most wine clubs. If they can continue to pull that off they will have created something truly powerful and unique in the industry.

Welcome to our new website and guestbook! We look forward to seeing you at the winery and hearing all about your experiences with us. Cheers! Justin Falco Las Positas Vineyards justin@laspositasvineyards.com