It's not your typical tasting room, but it has it's perks. A tasting at Mumm Napa Valley on the Silverado Trail is a relaxing experience best enjoyed on a bright sunny and warm day. They have a plethora of outdoor tables (with umbrellas for those of us who bake in the sun) and cushy lounge chairs facing the endless rows of vines. In other words, a tasting at Mumm is not a quick one, but an experience to be enjoyed over the course of at least an hour.
I would be happy to drink the Brut any night, but for my taste buds, the Blanc de Blancs and the Rose were the most interesting. The Blanc de Blancs is light and creamy with apple and hazelnut notes; the Rose is bright and refreshing, with juicy strawberry notes. The latter makes a terrific and very festive aperatif for the holidays.
The set-up at Mumm is more like a restaurant in which you are seated and a server takes your order. It's a bit more formal and structured than most tasting rooms, but it's not stuffy. You can order a glass of wine or a flight; I highly recommend the flight that includes 2 oz of the following: 2005 Blanc de Blancs, Brut Prestige NV, and the Brut Rose NV.
I would be happy to drink the Brut any night, but for my taste buds, the Blanc de Blancs and the Rose were the most interesting. The Blanc de Blancs is light and creamy with apple and hazelnut notes; the Rose is bright and refreshing, with juicy strawberry notes. The latter makes a terrific and very festive aperatif for the holidays.Mumm also has a revolving art gallery, which is always worth a peek.
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