I really loved the La Salette wine at Vezer, which is a unique combination of wines, petite sirah and zinfandel, and at 90 dollars a bottle was a real treat, and it's a wine that deliberately ages well, so expect me to pick that one in the near future. Who knew this even existed? But I loved them as well as the salty almonds that came with them. ![]() ![]() What kept the flavors of each of the wines so strong was we were treated to specialty crackers that cleansed your palette in between wine sips. The tastings included the one white the 2014 Estate Verdelho, as well as the 2013 Cabernet Franc, 2013 Estate Zinfandel, 2011 La Salette, and the 2012 Estate Black Muscat- Franci. They seem to specialize in reds at Vezer, as five of our pours for our tasting were all lovely deep colored reds. You can't go wrong with a flavor profile like that. Vezer's wines are all aromatic, sweet and bold, with a combination of flavors of from fruits such as berries, cranberries, bing cherries and strawberries. I had only peripherally heard of this region before, but today my friends and I were given a front seat introduction to three of the wineries along the Suisun Valley Road exit off of Interstate 80. It's easy to get them confused, as this one is called the Mankas Corner Tasting Room because it's literally on the corner of Mankas Corner Road, the other is called the Blue Victorian (home to said blue house) and it's just up the street along Suisun Valley Road. This is one of two tasting rooms in the valley owned by Vezer that the public can come to try their wines. A true definition of what a staycation is supposed to be all about. Many people don't even know that this region of wine growing even exists so it's nice to discover hidden gems in the Bay Area. So we are excited to go and have a fresh tasting of what is in their current list so we can talk about what’s new over there.Vezer Family Vineyard is at the epicenter of the wine revolution going on right now in the heart of the Suisun Valley in Solano County. We haven’t, for various reasons, been to Vezer recently. Maybe they don’t have the Napa name on them, but they can contend with the big boys given a few years below their belt. They age just beautifully giving you a wine that truly shines. What I mean by that is that they really benefit by being put away for a few years to mature. Everyone loved it who tried it even picky me.įor me, when talking about Vezer wines, I would describe most of their wines as “cellar wines”. We opened it on our niece’s 21st birthday celebration dinner and the wine was as memorable as the celebration itself. Rich deep tones of berry, smooth and satisfying. We recently opened one of those gift bottles from Frank, a 2006 Zinfandel that had been stored in our cellar and it was absolutely beautiful. (Yep, you guessed it a 60’s themed event where people dress up in costume and come for a great time). Vezer hosts many concerts throughout the summer months and I have consumed many, many bottles of this wine whilst enjoying bands at events like VezerStock. A great balanced wine good for barbecues, picnics, and just for easy sipping. It is a Portuguese white wine grape in keeping with the family’s background. One of the wines I love to drink when I am there on a lovely sunny afternoon is their Verdelho. The sea of fall color you see are all grape vines. Thank you, Vezer Family Vineyards for all the joy and happy memories you have brought to our lives.Ī canon protecting the vineyards at Vezer ranch. It is also special to our group of wine friends who came together as a group in this place our bond was formed there, thanks to Frank Vezer’s generosity. ![]() Some of my favorite photos that I have ever taken are on their properties. I was just starting out with my first camera and I didn’t really know what I was doing. These people know how to party! Frank invited me to their home and ranch vineyard allowing me to photograph there. They made us honorary members of their wine club and we have attended many of their events. When I was going through serious health issues, they gave us many bottles of wine to wish me better health. The owners, Frank and Liz, have been unbelievably generous to us. We have many happy memories of their summer concerts, meet-ups with friends in their gorgeous gardens, a wedding, and the friendship we have with the Vezer family and staff. There are many reasons for our fondness for this little family run place. It is a bit off the beaten track and not in Napa at all but in Suisun Valley. Vezer Family Vineyards holds a very special place in our hearts. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest Email
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