Which came first, the city or the wine? Did Napa Valley make the wine, or did the wine make Napa Valley? Napa Valley, known for it's wine, is one of the most popular places for people to visit on the earth. It is one of the most premier wine regions in the whole world, that is quite an impact. You might as well say it is #1 on tourist destinations, or close to it.

Lets get into some of the history of Napa Valley, California. You might all remember this area as being close to San Francisco during the hippie days. If you are too young to remember, it was a very happening spot back in the late 60's, and it still is. Only the locals knew about the wine until it gained world fame in 1976. This happened when it rose to 1st place, in the ranking of wine...

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A bottle of wine is a great way to say, “I love you” to that special someone. Wine

gifts are a fun and easy choice for any occasion. Depending on how you present

a bottle of wine,(& what you're wearing, not going there...)it can be neutral

enough for a business acquaintance, a warm welcoming gift to the new neighbors, 

or perfect tkick-starter to that special anniversary.

Speaking of anniversaries, people have asked about having Tobacco Road

wine at their wedding or corporate event.I know large events are expensive,

yes we will definitely give you a discount and help figure out a way to save money.

12 days until Valentines - and it takes 5 days of shipping, so all the guys out

there who wait til the last minute to shop hurry up,fedex 2 day is ridiculous.

I'm sure most everyone will be focused on the super bowl...

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“The 18 Best Tasting 2008 Cabernet's and Their Characteristic”

In 2008, winemakers stressed and were under the gun, so to speak, because of the dreadful weather conditions they experienced that year. The hard frosts and uneven temperatures causing vintages to grow smaller crops, but even though their crops were smaller the taste of their 2008 Cabernets were truly outstanding.

Wine makers were praised for picking their grapes at the right moment offering 2008 Cabernets to wine lovers with timelessness and depth. Below we created for you a list of the best 2008 Cabernets and their tasting characteristics:

1. 2008 Tobacco Road Cabernet: blackberry,black cherry and coffee scents lead to a rich, round, easy to like, crowd pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon that ends with a fresh, jammy and spice filled finish.

2. 2008 Buehler Vineyards...

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