Exploring the delights of the ELITE Californian wineries.
Before I attempt this blog, I must utilize this moment to vent on the belittling legislation still upheld from the era of prohibition. (Author sighs, once again since moving to The States). Yet, I withstood these boundaries today and invested my time at the Andrew Murray Winery in Southern California.
Just a side note, I was quick to discover that it is no way related to the tennis player as his presence is apparently more valued at Wimbledon.
Anyway, we began by looking at the grape vines which line the 200 acres of land around the property. This region is known for its wines, but arguably the most prestigious (“potential bias” as an employee of the winery told me this) is Andrew Murray’s winery- a result of selling fewer wines per year than the bigger distilleries, with greater care on flavor over quantity.
The winery began to take shape in the 1990’s, but changed location later on. Their present site held this impressive machine worth over $70,000 – being the successful entrepreneurs, the family made use of the device and are one of the only distilleries to use it. Quite the lucky find.
We then entered the main complex of the site, enjoying the air conditioning (Californian heat is a struggle for pale English boys), and began to analyze in further detail the wine… well, my parents did.
The winery was fantastic, although I will admit the experience was not as immersive as I might have hoped- I think you can gather the reasons why.
It will be interesting to hear what the Steemit community thinks of my disposition on certain American beverages and any feedback on my basic photography skills is also warmly welcome.
Get outta here. That's (one of) my dream. To drive around wine country in California and just stay at different wineries tasting wine, eating, drinking wine, tasting wine..did I mention drinking wine? :) Awesome pics. Maybe a hint too dark for my taste. But I'm not an expert.
Definitely find the opportunity to get out here, but I'd advise that if you do to stay in the mountains as it is far more surreal. I will be putting up a post soon of the house I'm staying in! I appreciate the feedback on the photos, I may try using filters in the next set!
I'll remember that. Cool :)
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Thank you mate, I hope you liked it! Glad to connect on this platform!
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beautiful pictures! wine is such a complicated subject, but i think you photographed thins wonderfully. since you're under 21 you didn't get the full experience of visiting a winery here unfortunately
Yeah, it was a shame. I did love the experience though! Thank you for your positive feedback!
What an amazing facility in a beautiful place! Would be a dream owning or working there.
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Very Nice! If you like wine, you should definitely come down to South Australia and tour some of the wineries in Barossa Valley! seriously.. some of the best wine I've EVER had. Don't worry, you only have to be 18 to enjoy our wine :P
Aha you're selling it very well! I might just come!
trust me, this wine sells itself :P
Love the colors! How expensive are the wines? Is it possible to buy them in Europe? ;)
I'm not sure exactly on the price, but it's quite high. And unfortunately, due to recent tax increases they have stopped distribution to Europe.
that's a pity! So if I'm ever going to be in America I will remeber to try them! ;)
I took a wine tour a few years back when I visited California. It was certainly fun and informative. What a great family. Thanks for sharing the pics.
You have talent mate these are very nice pictures.
Thank you bud! :)
Your welcome :o)