Some would say there are many similarities between our wine country and that of Tuscany. Maybe on the surface, but if you really experience both areas, you will see just how different they really are.
NAPA TUSCANY
Great food. Generally not Great food, traditional and
original to the area, but authentic to the area. Most
food is prepared and ingredients are fresh from the
presented with an original local farm, and many times
twist. cooked by the grower himself.
Good to great wines. Most Good to great wines. Most
wineries are open to the wineries are small, family-run;
public for tours and tast- few are open to the public.
ings. Wineries have Visiting a winery is akin to
become very commercial visiting a family farm and shar-
capitalizing on the tourist. ing their customs and traditions.
Unique culture that seems Unique culture that stems from
to focus on rich wines and a 2000-year-old tradition of wine
rich foods, as if to say, "we making, with a focus on history,
are the kings of wine." process and passion.
Bottom line? Both wine countries offer a beautiful landscape and produce a great product. Yet, in Tuscany, you still stand a good chance of exploring a winery with the vintner himself, and being asked to stay for dinner!
