Participate in a Private Wine Tasting

“Picture this: You’re driving through the lush landscapes of Napa Valley, and arrive at a gorgeous vineyard with the gates closed. You pull up next to the speaker and say, “We’re here for the tasting at 11:00am.” The gates open, so you continue up the driveway, park your car, hop out, and approach the tasting room. There, a chilled glass of sparkling wine is already waiting for you. The sommelier shakes your hand and greets you by name; there are only four of you visiting the tasting room at this time, after all. You’re led into the barrel room where a table is set and the wines are already poured, along with a small selection of gourmet cheeses and chocolates. The tasting is leisurely and personalized; you’re free to ask as many questions as you’d like, and revisit your favorite wines from the tasting at any time. The sommelier is right there at the table with you, sharing stories and wisdom and laughter as you sip fine wines with good friends and soak in the beautiful ambience of Napa Valley.”

“The tasting itself was held in the barrel room, and it was easily one of the most enchanting tastings I’ve ever experienced. Stepping into the barrel room and seeing our private table for four set up near the window—with a rainbow lurking amidst the lush mountain scenery, no less!—was such a beautifully surreal moment. Our tasting included 3 Cabernet Sauvignons, paired with 3 cheeses and a nutty chocolate crisp. Isaac was seated at the table with us and shared tidbits of knowledge as we sipped and chatted. It was such an intimate and personalized experience; a far cry from the busy tastings rooms that churn through hundreds of visitors per day.”

“Upon arrival to the property, we were immediately greeted by Sylvie, Melka’s Brand Manager and Director of Sales. To give you an idea of the level of customer experience you can expect at Melka: within moments of stepping out of the car, Sylvie noticed that I was a bit chilly and offered me a cozy, plush coat as she ushered us into the tasting room. When was the last time you received THAT level of attention and care during a wine tasting? Naturally, the tasting itself was phenomenal. When we stepped into the tasting room, we found that our table was already prepped and waiting with one white wine, three red wines, and two utterly delectable chocolates. Mmmmm. It was clear that Sylvie was incredibly passionate about wine, but she was also simply a lovely person to sit and chat with. I could have wasted away an entire day sipping high quality reds and hearing stories about Sylvie’s journey in the world of wine. The best part? Our tasting lacked any hint of pretentiousness, despite being incredibly personalized and intimate.”