Plumpjack Winery

This was not our first visit to Plumpjack.  (We attended their Release Party a few years back.) However, we had some new friends with us this year and one is a white wine drinker.  When I heard this, I suggested Plumpjack because they truly make a wonderful Chardonnay.

Visiting Plumpjack always give me an Austin, Texas-vibe.  It's laid back and has a gravel patio - a la most of the bars in Austin.  There's always some animal walking around and it's just a neat winery.  

Cade and Plumpjack are sister wineries so you can choose a Cade flight or a Plumpjack flight to taste.  Of course, we chose both.

The Plumpjack 2011 Reserve Chardonnay that had just been released was excellent.  We actually bought some which may be a first for these die-hard red wine drinkers.  It retails for $48/bottle.

The Plumpjack 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was very good.  Unfortunately, we were drinking it side-by-side with the Cade 2009 Howell Mountain Cabernet and, well, it's CADE and HOWELL MOUNTAIN.  The Plumpjack Cab retails for $98/bottle.  We ended up buying the Cade at $80/bottle.  

Plumpjack always has neat stuff in their shop.  This year they had wine suitcases which will hold 1 case of wine and can be checked as luggage at the airport.  They also have wheels.  If you bought a case of wine, you got a suitcase for free.  SOLD!

If you've never visited Plumpjack, put it on your list.  They have something for everyone - Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.