This lovely, elegant yet comfy, tasting room is a favorite of mine. It’s the type of place where I feel relaxed as soon as I walk in the door.  The ambiance is like being a guest at some one’s French farmhouse.  As soon as I walk in, the staff members look up and smile, and I feel genuinely welcome.

Education is always top tier at Arrowood.  I find myself hanging on to every word from Raymond and Bob, two of the best wine educators in the industry.  They don’t just describe the wine they enlighten me.

A few key components to Arrowood’s philosophy…the wines taste like they just came out of the barrel, they are unfined and unfiltered, made from organic grapes (estate & sourced) and all of their wines are elegant and balanced.  They have a French influence but they balance old and new world style. I can drink every one of their wines now but at the same time, even the Chardonnays are made to age.  They still use all natural cork…the best money can buy (1st cut off the cork tree)…I am a pure cork proponent.

Upstairs, a new lounge is being designed, with a terrific view.  In just a few weeks, I’ll be able to lounge on couches and ottomans or sit at a table for two and enjoy a tasting.  Arrowood is only 30 minutes from my house, so I’m planning to join their wine & cheese educational program when it is launched later this year.  What a fab place to learn about pairing cheese!

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