We all like variety - it is essential for a healthy diet. And who could eat the same thing every night? The same reasoning goes for wine (which also makes wine and food pairing such an easy match). No matter what you are eating, there is a wine with a distinct flavor to match. This also applies for simply enjoying a glass: whether you’re in the mood for fruity, buttery, floral, robust, delicate, sweet, or acidic, there is a wine out there that will please your palate. This variation from varietal to varietal is what helps set wine apart from other beverages.
Variety doesn’t just stop with type of varietal or flavor profile of the wine, but continues throughout the entire winery “experience”. There are LOTS of wineries that fill different niches. If you’re looking for winemaking tours, caves, picnic grounds, weddings, or just a fun atmosphere, you can find it. This doesn’t just mean in Napa, but other wine growing regions as well. There are some great wineries in Sonoma, Central Valley, and Santa Barbara County (to name a few) and while we might jab at each other once in awhile, it’s mostly for fun. When it comes down to it, we are all friends.