Tres Sabores Winery is a little vineyard tucked away in Rutherford, off Hwy 29 in the Napa Valley. As you drive down the dirt road, after the paved road, a beautiful organic garden begins to emerge and beckons you further into her fold. The garden is only the beginning of the organic experience offered at Tres Sabores. Julie Johnson is the sole proprietor and winemaker of this intimate boutique vineyard and everything about her is warm and balanced and yes, organic. Tres Sabores is Spanish for “Three Flavors” – in each wine there is three equally yet distinct tastes: the Terroir, or flavor embodied by the unique location of this ranch; the Vine, or distinct character of the grape variety; and the Artisan, or winemakers personal contribution of style and intuition. In this beautiful setting Julie brings together all the elements of “good living” – from mindful, sustainable, organic gardening and cultivation, to how she raises her sheep, to the meals on her table, to the warmth with which she greets each guest. Wine tasting at Tres Sabores is a hands on experience and is beautifully offered right in the vineyard. Julie will walk with you down the rows, teach you how to bring more light into the fruit, teach you about which clusters make the grade, and teach you how to savor each of her handcrafted single varietal wines. She’ll teach you also many more “gems” about life but you have to visit Tres Sabores in person to find out what they are. For a true back to nature, “slow …
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