Goosecross Cellars is a quiet, cozy, and family-run winery in Napa Valley. It has a felling of home - perhaps because there is family home right on the property! The tasting area is very intimate, there is a large counter where you can see the offerings and on the opposite side there are the actual barrells of wine being created - which is pretty neat!

The service is fantastic and everyone there is really nice. I tried a large selection of what they had to offer and my favorite was the '05 Howell Mountain Cabernet. It was heavy on the deep smokey and dark fruit flavors and was just really was out of this world.

From the makers: Rich, deep and dark, our Howell Mountain Cabernet is perfumed with sweet black plum, dried cherry, roasted espresso bean and anise. Lush, palate-coating flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and subtle smoke finish with round, integrated tannins. Pairings: Prime rib, Osso Bucco and short ribs.

Also try the '06 Napa Valley AmerItal it has lots of oak and tobacco - just wonderful.

From the makers: Bright, fruit-forward flavors of sweet cherry, ripe plum, cranberry and toasty oak finish with a hint of earth and tobacco. Pairings: Grilled meats and sausages, pasta with red sauce, aged cheeses.

I loved the quaint feeling of it all while I was there - very welcoming. While you are there go around back and see the view of the vineyards - its truly breathtaking (see the image) and will be something you will certainly remember for a long time to come.