Twenty Rows Tasting Room

Winery Tasting Room in Napa, California

Brian and Lori Nuss have grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes on Napa’s Mt. Veeder since 1990. Grown sustainably on the rugged volcanic mountain soil, the grapes are farmed to bring out every nuance of terroir and varietal; they are sold to premium wineries such as Robert Craig and Cuvaison Winery.

In 1998, the Nuss family began setting aside a portion of the grapes for use in their first wine label, Vinoce. Five years later they started Twenty Rows as a value label, and it has won consistently high ratings and awards ever since.

Tastings, by appointment only, are conducted around a large table. It’s a relaxed, informal and intimate way to taste and learn about the wines. Not interrupted by the comings and goings of other visitors, the server can concentrate on a small number of tasters (sometimes just one or two people), making it comfortable to ask as many questions as you like.

Twenty Rows also opens its doors for special weekly events such as Reggae In Your Glass Thurzday, Hump Day Holiday Happy Hour, Blues Cheese Festival, and the Jazzy Frazzy Friday.

Fascinating Fact:

Brian and Lori Nuss moved to Napa Valley in the early 1980s when Brian, then a building contractor, was hired by comedian/actor Robin Williams to build a home atop Mt. Veeder.

Amenities: Wine Club, Weekly Events
Founded: 2003
Signature Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, The Grappler (red wine blend)
Wine Tasting: By appointment only
Hours: Tue–Sun, 11–5

Twenty Rows Tasting Room
880 Vallejo Street
Napa, CA 94559
707-265-7750

website: www.twentyrows.com

Previous Winery | Next Winery | Map

Suzie Rodriguez writes about travel, food, and wine from her home in the wine-country town of Sonoma, California. You can follow her travels and musings at The Culinary Gadabout.

Find iNeTours.com on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for updates, Photo-of-the-Day, more.

return to top

Website and all photos copyright © 2001–2012 Lee W. Nelson