Round pond and great views

Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing any round ponds when I went to visit the Round Pond Winery in Rutherford a couple months ago. We were directed outside for a tasting of three wines on the deck, which is right out of a Restoration Hardware catalogue with large umbrellas for shade and cozy benches for admiring the endless vineyards.

As we sat down, I noticed two Cabernet glasses and 1 Sauvignon Blanc glass, but the Cabs were poured for us first. Our guide explained that the Round Pond Sauv Blanc is so acidic that it's best to taste it last. She brought out tasty little bites prepared by the in-house chef to pair with each wine (2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2008 Sauvignon Blanc): a spoonful of pea soup, a tiny cheese tart, and something sweet to finish with the white wine. We weren't rushed, but the wines were so good they didn't stay in the glass long; the views were amazing.

It's probably about 80 degrees right now and if I weren't working, I would be sitting up on Round Pond's deck right now savoring their Sauvignon Blanc!