WIne Girls Invade Ste. Genevieve! [Part 1]

The Fall Wine trip took The Wine Girls to Ste. Genevieve this year. We were overwhelmed by the incredible Winemakers' Dinner at Crown Valley Winery where we experienced great wines paired with 5 courses of delicious foods. The main course was an amazing home grown Bison Filet wrapped in bison bacon with a Norton reduction demiglaise. It was paired with the Crown Valley Museum Collection Norton. Perfection!

We stayed in one of the available houses and enjoyed a tasty breakfast at Crown Ridge Restaurant.Then it was off to the Crown Valley Champagne House.So many good wines; so little time! From a Cabernet Franc to a bubbly Muscato, the Wine Girls sipped super wines seriously! The Cab Franc was earthy and complex. Those dry reds are a Wine Girl favorite. On the way out I was able to snare a 2003 bottle of their Limited Edition Norton, just in time for the holidays.

The next day we finished our weekend with a visit to the main winery, deli, and gift shop. This was followed by a quick visit to the Crown Valley Brewery & Distillery to pick up a few brews and some Crown Valley vodka to take to the folks back home.

Thanks, Crown Valley, for being a major factor in our amazing Fall wine trip. Your hospitality and generosity were top rate and will not be forgotten by any of the SSWG!

More to follow ...