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Mellowood Vineyard

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Address: 2979 Mellowood Dr., Fair Play, CA 95684

Latitude/Longitude: 38.566511, -120.702156

Web site: click here

Phone: (530) 306-9454

Pricing: $$$

Description:

Snow had been falling all night of December 6, 2013 and the roads had lots of snow. The next morning we followed the tracks of the many others as we trekked to Mellowood Vineyards, nestled in the woods just off Omo Ranch Rd. in Fair Play. This amount of snow rarely happens and all enjoy the beauty of our hills and woods covered in snow. The gorgeous white blanket make everywhere very quiet. When you get to Mellowood Vineyard you will see the country ambiance of the tasting room being tucked in among the trees.

Linda Neal, the owner, has been a farm girl all her life. In fact, her Future Farmers of America (FFA) experience in high school got her hooked on vineyard management, which is where her career path has been. She managed vineyards in Napa for 20 years then bought the 25 acres in Fair Play in 2000. Her wine makers team is David DeSante, Alejandero Alfaro, since 2008, and a recent addition of Sam Patterson in 2010. Each winemaker takes the lead on different vintages and all collaborate to bring about the great finishes of all the wines. Right now Linda has 2009 & 2010 Zinfandel, Syrah and two blends: Scarlet and Red Hat; which is in the tradition of the Red Hat Society.

From the Author: Mellowood Vineyard is unique for Fair Play. Linda grows the grapes, manages the vineyard, and does all the work to keep the operation flowing-but doesn't make the wine. Lucinda and I have become good friends with Linda since she started her efforts. She always has a smile and wants to make everyone happy. What a great attitude. The vineyard is on the south side of the Fair Play Appellation, but still very easy to get to from Lucinda's Country Inn. It is about 8 miles away and the roads are reasonably straight without too many hills. I can promise you will enjoy her wines and be happy you met Linda when you visit her.


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