For my birthday I invited a small group of friends to join me for a wine tasting in Napa. We visited a few wineries, but our favorite was Miner family vineyards. The excellent PR girl had arranged a private tasting and tour, complete with a surprise birthday cake for yours truly! Our guide, the jovial and informative Jaime, began by giving us a sampling of the Miner Sauvignon Blanc and Rosato. Next we moved on to the Sangiovese and the Pinot Noir — both of which were outstanding. However the best wine was the limited edition Benedetto blend series. A smooth and bountiful red, this wine was like heaven in a glass. Jaime lead us through the wine making rooms and into the Miner caves. 
Nestled in the base of a small mountain, the caves hold thousands of aging barrels of wine. We sampled a 2006 Malbec which they plan on using to make their signature blends. Later he showed us the private cave dining room where we had an impromptu birthday party. If you are planning a trip to wine country, Miner winery is a MUST stop. If you won't be coming to California anytime in the near future seek out these wines at your local wine shop. Miner wines have been served at the White House so I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. To check out the entire gallery of images from my trip there, read more
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sweatyBetty
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I'll have to check that out, I love trying new wines, especially if they have cute labels!
1Sounds like such a great winery! The cave tour is especially interesting, thanks for sharing it with us.
2I love Miner! This is possibly the nicest wine I've ever had. The savignon blanc is really good and still in an affordable price range.
3I need to check this out. Right now my favorite is from back home-
brookmerewinery.com (or something like that, I buy cases of the apple stuff when we're visiting) but new is always nice to try.
4How fun! Miner wines are great, though I was sadly in Boston last month when my friends and fiance went for a private tasting. Next time I am so there.
5I LOVE Miner! They make some really incredible wines! I did a tour there a few months ago and Jamie gave me a tour too! He was amazing and it was definitely the highlight of our Napa Valley trip
6I love their Benedetto too partysugar! And I love the tasting pics from in the cellar!
7I couldn't agree with you more, I LOVE Miner wines! The Viogner is amazing..and the Syrah...I want a drink right now!
8Thanks for the info! What a great birthday that must have been!
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I wonder if I'm related!
10the surprise cake sounds nice!
11I'm from Napa and I love Miner! They never fail to impress me (or my guests) with their fantastic wines!
12Thanks to everyone for their wonderful praise. We invite you all to come visit us at the Winery! Austin Gallion-Miner Family Vineyards
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