A Guide to Trent Et Quarante Wine Tours
In Et Duvat, the third installment of this award-winning Napa Valley region's most successful wine-producing area, Trent Et Quarante winemaker Fred Deyne, Sr. brings out all the stops. Beginning with a full-length, two-hour program featuring local experts and accomplished chefs as guests, this premier event celebrates the region's gastronomic culture. After a delicious and playful opening reception, the program moves into a day of wine tastings with the likes of Daniel Libeskind and Alex Gordon. The night wraps up with a question-and-answer part, where the audience gets the opportunity to ask questions and be answered.
In this discussion of wine, we take a look at how Trent Et Quarante is a blend of various types of grapes grown in the district. This multi-block production facility offers a diversity of wines in the crisp Chardonnays to hot fruity Pinots. With grapes sourced from different parts of the globe, including Chile, California, Italy, France and New Zealand, every wine maker involved in the process can generate a distinctive offering. What makes Trent Et Quarante stands out among its competitors is the fact that this wine maker is a member of the American Federation of Wine Grape Growers (AFWG) and the International Wine Producers' Association (IWPGA).
Another special aspect of Trent Et Quarante is its onsite tasting room. Part of the vineyard, the tasting room offers visitors the opportunity to taste some of the wines straight from the vine. Here, expert tasting is coupled with professional guidance from the winery's sommeliers. Furthermore, wine enthusiasts will find that the tasting room also includes a gift shop where they can purchase wine gifts and souvenirs. Furthermore, food vendors are regularly on hand to provide local cuisine throughout the festival.
The area surrounding the winery also provides visitors with an opportunity to get a glimpse of the region's history. Tours of the area's rich cultural heritage begin in the town square where a guided walking tour follows the paths of the historical streets. In addition to seeing the buildings of the town's history, travelers will also be able to view the town's beautiful medieval streets. Further along the path, beyond the historic monuments and towards the outskirts of the town, you'll discover the world-class shore and a small but quaint white house. This home serves as a history museum, featuring original paintings and artifacts.
Once inside the town, you'll have the ability to experience the area's cuisine. Local chefs serve up a wide variety of traditional dishes like Terry cloth wraps, prime rib, lamb and several other delightful treats. A sampling of the wines in the area is also provided in the dining establishments throughout the area. Guests are also treated to wine tours throughout their stay. Guided tastings make it possible for guests to try some of the signature wines as well as other white and red wines from throughout the wine producing region.
The next stop on your Trent Et Quarante tour are the popular Rhayader Resort. Here guests are offered guided tastings of wines including a broad choice of Chenin Blanc and other sparkling wines. A guided wine tour is available at this winery, or if you prefer you can tour the entire area by yourself. Rhayader Resort is also among the areas most visited vineyards. This award winning facility offers guided tastings of both white and red wines in addition to sampling of champagne. The resort's spa facility offers a complete relaxation experience to those who wish to spend some quality time soaking in the warm water.
Moving on from the Rhayader Resort, you may continue on your tour to satisfy the talented winemakers of the region. While touring these facilities, don't forget to stop at the local vineyards. These wineries include Bellagio and Villaggio, together with several others including Armani and other well-known Italian businesses.
A last stop on your Trent Et Quarante wine tours are the quaint town of Falaise. Here you can enjoy fine chocolates and store at one of the numerous boutiques. Falaise also offers some of the region's most scenic views and villages. This region has been growing since the seventeenth century and is now home to many art galleries and museums dedicated to the region's history, culture, and art.