A Visit to Local Wine Tasting Rooms is New Trend
Recreation Activity Found in 3 Cities of San Francisco Bay Area
Jan 31, 2009
A visitor to San Francisco bay area on a business or leisure trip, with minimum time of their stay, may maximize their experience with a visit to three distinguished wine tasting rooms in the south bay region. J Lohr Winery, Cinnabar Winery, and Fleming Jenkins Winery, are in the hub of local downtowns of San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos.
Wine Tasting is a Recreational Activity
Yes, wine tasting is an avid recreational trend and it is obvious that California is the focus of this activity with more than 2,700 wineries which produce 90% of U.S. wine per 2006 and 2007 statistics located on most known wine and Visit California websites.
Jon Fredrikson, wine industry consultant , says in the article from The Wine Institute, 2007 California Wine Sales Continue, "Many positive news reports on moderate wine consumption and health have also contributed to its positive image. Though the economy is slowing, wine is gaining traction among American adult consumers, and it is likely that wine consumption will continue to expand over the next decade."
Wine tasting continues to be a popular leisure interest among Americans and is enjoyed on several levels, whether it is personal curiosity or more competitive where people join wine tasting teams. It is an enjoyable activity which connects people and conversations in the community.
It is easy for people to add amazing wine tasting experiences on shorter business or leisure visits to the San Francisco bay area, with local wine tasting rooms which are in the downtown cities of San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos.
J Lohr Wine Tasting Room, San Jose CA
One of two for J Lohr, this tasting room is located in downtown San Jose, 1000 Lenzen Avenue, in a historic winery where they once made wines. Now, it is a well-liked wine tasting room and event center, with vineyards located in Central California. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. which people may walk or take the shuttle bus from many downtown San Jose hotels. No fees are charged except with their limited series. Be sure to browse the unusual gift items during wine tasting.
Jerry Lohr was named the Wine Industry Person of the Year 2008 at the San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards, awarded by Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room, Saratoga, CA
The new wine tasting room for Cinnabar Vineyard & Winery is located in Saratoga at 14612 Big Basin Way. Their vineyard lies in the mountains less than five miles away from Saratoga and was started by the family of Tom Mudd. This is an elegant tasting room, open daily, has plenty of room at the bar and a gift shop to browse. A favorite wine to taste is Mercury Rising.
Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Los Gatos, CA
The newly remodeled wine tasting room featuring Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, reopened in May 2008. Hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday and is located at 45 West Main St. With vineyards local in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and wines made at nearby historic Novitiate Winery, this is a key attraction. It is co-owned by Peggy Fleming, Olympic gold medal skater, and her husband, Gregg Jenkins. Peggy is local and grew up in Northern California, on a farm near Morgan Hill.
Wine tasting currently is a recreational trend among Americans. This activity may be done on shorter trips to the San Francisco bay area and without much driving by visiting the wine tasting rooms of J Lohr, Cinnabar,and Fleming Jenkins wineries in the local downtowns of San Jose, Saratoga, and Los Gatos. There is a also a great article with more information about the Santa Cruz Mountain Family Wineries by June Smith.
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