点评:We learned about Abbott Claim while tasting at another winery, and just had to go explore for ourselves even though it was too late to make a reservation. We arrived and found a friendly gentleman working in the herb garden, who immediately dropped everything and arranged an unexpected tour and tasting - they went above and beyond to accommodate our unannounced arrival. We were ushered in by the delightful Ian Burrows and proceeded to their underground Caves, which felt like a trip straight to Europe. Seated in this exquisite gravel floored, candlelit space we were treated to some incredible wines while cozied under the woolen blankets provided, accompanied by a delicious caviar bite prepared tableside. Ian’s descriptions of the wines as well as his relating of the history, techniques, and ethos of this winery and its founders were authoritative yet completely unpretentious and approachable. Needless to say we came home with some very special additions to our cellars. Do not miss this stop - highly recommend!
翻译:我们在另一家酒庄品酒时偶然发现了艾伯特酒庄 (Abbott Claim),尽管已经过了预约时间,还是决定亲自去探访一番。抵达后,我们遇到了一位在香草园工作的友善先生,他立刻放下手头的一切,为我们安排了一次意料之外的参观和品酒——他们竭尽全力地接待了我们不期而至的客人。热情好客的伊恩·伯罗斯 (Ian Burrows) 引领我们进入了他们的地下酒窖,仿佛瞬间穿越到了欧洲。在这个铺着精致砾石、烛光摇曳的空间里,我们舒适地坐在羊毛毯下,品尝着令人惊艳的美酒,还享用了现场烹制的美味鱼子酱。伊恩对葡萄酒的讲解,以及他对酒庄历史、酿造工艺和创始人理念的介绍,既权威又平易近人,毫不矫揉造作。毋庸置疑,我们带着几瓶珍藏佳酿回家了。千万不要错过这里——强烈推荐!