“Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!”
January 12, 2010
I wasn’t sure what to do when a couple of wrestling superstars from WWE visited the winery last week. I am normally all about elegance, finesse and our wines’ subtleties and I am way past my backyard wrestling days.
I hoped I wouldn’t have to give these two a beatdown or toss them into the tasting room turnbuckle. My palms were a bit sweaty as I introduced myself to Smackdown Champion Drew McIntyre and ECW General Manager/WWE Diva Tiffany.
As it turned out, they weren’t looking for a fight, just some great Napa Valley wine. And that’s probably just as well since they were really too nice to squash. In fact, Tiffany is all about elegance, like our chardonnay. But, I think she also has the power and finesse that’s found in our Merlot! Drew was definitely a Reserve Cabernet… bold, big, excellent structure while also displaying charm. (I’ll take a case of all three!)
They are great people who were interested in the subtleties of wine and enjoying a fun afternoon in Napa Valley. They spent a little time in the cellar and if our forklift ever breaks down, Drew could easily move our barrels around (full!) They left with some wine and new fans and we came away with an autographed big bottle. It’s on display in our Tasting Room. No appointment necessary.
