Fisher Vineyards Napa Valley Wine Tasting

"It wasn't always like this. Before Paris, people didn't drink our wine. I mean, my friends did. But you could hardly consider their palates discerning..."



 Bo Barrett - Bottle Shock

If your cellar is not completely full you could be cutting your life expectancy dangerously short, so it’s time to stock up!

Fisher Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s landmark wineries, this winery started in 1973 and at that time there were only approximately 30 wineries in Napa Valley.   Fisher Vineyards was one of the new kids on the block and they had some of the best wine makers and viticulture hands in the business to get things started. 

The timeline is below and the names that are part of the story are the best in the business; however Fisher Vineyards is still not a well-known name to many wine lovers.  Maybe it is because there are over 400 wineries in Napa Valley today and many of the older established wineries are lost in the shuffle but Fisher Vineyards is making some of the best wines in California and the tale of the tape is not only the scores from the critics but the people who have been involved in making the wines over the last 50 years including;  Philip Togni, Paul Hobbs, Mia Klein, David Abreau and Aaron Pott to name a few, but  the real story here is the Fisher family.  They have maintained the integrity of the wines and the fact that they are still a relatively small family-owned winery that has been making wine for 50+ years makes them unique.  Today, Whitney Fisher is at the helm making some of the best wines that California has to offer. 

As I like to say, “it is not what you know, but who” and the national director of sales for Fisher Vineyards Lizz Cintron has been one of Wine Watch’s best friends for over 25 years.  So, when Lizz offered me an array of older vintage wines from the library of Fisher at the same price as the new releases, I immediately said send me a case of everything!!  I love these wines and now can host an event with 20+ years of wines from one of California’s top wineries. 

Join us as we welcome our good friend Lizz Cintron back to South Florida to showcase an incredible line-up of wines going back to 2003 vintage including every wine that this landmark winery produces.  The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is 250+ tax, for reservations e-mail andy@winewatch.com or call 954-523-9463.  Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.   

Fisher Vineyards Napa Valley Wine Tasting

With Special Guest Lizz Cintron

Saturday, September 13th

7:30pm

2018 Fisher Mountain Chardonnay Estate

2003 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2005 Fisher Cabernet Sauvignon Coach Insignia Napa

2006 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

2007 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Estate Vineyard

2007 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Wedding Vineyard Napa

2009 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2010 Fisher Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Estate Sonoma County

2010 Fisher Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

2010 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2014 Fisher Chardonnay Mountain Estate Sonoma County

Menu

Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Pistachio and Balsamic Bacon Vinaigrette

Beef Tartar served over Bone Marrow with Truffle Aioli

Berkshire Pork Chop with Sweet Potato Mash Cauliflower Au gratin

Bourbon Double Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie and Vanilla Ice Creme

The fee for this tasting is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.

A bit about Fisher Vineyards

Founded in 1973 by Fred and Juelle Fisher, our family winery is dedicated to farming and producing exceptional handcrafted wines. Inspired by the passion and founding vision of their parents, three second-generation siblings lead the winery today.

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For five decades, we have remained steadfast in our mission to produce wines that pay tribute to the land, as well as each member of our winery team, striving for classic balance and style that transcends time.

1973

Vineyards with a Vision

Fisher Vineyards is established by Fred and Juelle. 20 acres of vineyards are planted on the forested 100 acre Mayacamas Mountain Estate in Sonoma County.

1975

A Summer Wedding

In July, Fred and Juelle marry in what will become known as the Wedding Vineyard on the Mountain Estate.

1975

New Vineyards in Napa

A 70 acre estate is founded on Simmons Creek's alluvial fan in Calistoga, becomes home to Lamb and RCF Vineyards and wines, Cameron and Coach Insignia.

1977

Apprenticeship

Fred Fisher completes apprentice harvest in Napa Valley alongside illustrious winemaker Phillip Togni.

1977

Timber Milling

Timber is harvested and milled on the Mountain Estate for the winery building.

1978

A New Winery

Family friend and renowned architect Bill Turnbull designs winery and begins construction utilizing milled timber on the Mountain Estate.

1979

First Harvest Sonoma

1979

Our First Release

Blending Cabernet Sauvignon from both our Mountain and Calistoga Estates, our debut release preceded the creation of appellation designations and instead was affectionately labeled Napa - Sonoma.

1984

The Coach Insignia

The debut vintage of Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate in Calistoga.

1984

Sonoma Country Day School

Juelle Fisher cofounds Sonoma Country Day School.

1990

Family Winemakers

Fred Fisher cofounds Family Winemakers an “organization that reflects the small producer's point of view” whose bedrock principle of one winery, one vote provides small wineries a voice on legislation, regulation, litigation and business practices.

1991

Paul Hobbs

Paul Hobbs appointed winemaker, first vintages of single vineyard wines produced.

1995

Terraces

Stone terraces are built on the Mayacamas Mountain Estate to add an additional 15 planted-acres.

1996

Mountain Estate Vineyard

The terraced vineyards become home to Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hidden Terrace Vineyard Syrah.

1998

Lamb Vineyard Replanted

Lamb Vineyard replanted with tighter spacing and new rootstock selected for cobbled rock site.

1998

Caves in the Mountain

7,000 ft. of caves are dug, creating the perfect environment for wine elevage at a consistent 80% relative humidity and naturally cooled by the earth.

1999

Whitney Fisher

Whitney Fisher joins the winery.

1999

Mia Klein

Mia Klein is appointed winemaker.

2001

David Abreu

David Abreu joins the Fisher Vineyards team to redevelop selected estate vineyards.

2002

RCF Vineyard

RCF Vineyard, named for Fred and Juelle's son, Robert Charles Fisher, is uprooted and not replanted until 11 years later.

2003

Whitney Fisher

Whitney Fisher is appointed Winemaker. Mia Klein continues as a Consulting Winemaker.

2004

Organic Farming Transition

Amigo Cantisano leads our organic farming transition.

2004

Rob Fisher

Leaving Wall Street, Robert Fisher returns home to join winery as General Manager alongside his sister Whitney, newly appointed winemaker.

2006

Abreu Returns

David Abreu guides replanting of RCF Vineyard to Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

2007

Cameron Fisher

Cameron Fisher joins winery team.

2007

Aaron Pott

Aaron Pott joins the Fisher Vineyards team as a Consulting Enologist.

2007

Gen2

The next generation begins at Fisher Vineyards.

2007

UNITY Inaugural Release

2005 UNITY Cabernet Sauvignon is released marking a new generation of wines for Fisher Vineyards.

2010

Adam Goodrich

Adam Goodrich joins the Winemaking Team as Associate Winemaker.

2010

RCF Replanting Continues

Four additional acres added to RCF including two Cabernet, one Petit Verdot and one Malbec.

2010

Replanting Wedding Vineyard

Final three acres of Wedding Vineyard replanted on the Mountain Estate.

2015

New Winemaker

Adam Goodrich appointed Winemaker. Whitney Fisher to oversee all aspects of wine production, including vineyard management.

2016

Whitney's Vineyard - 43 years later

Replanted with original cuttings and change to north-south row orientation.

2018

Lamb Vineyard Replanted

Fallow vineyards planted to newest rootstock and clonal selections.

2018

Sustainability

Calistoga Estate vineyards certified Napa Green.

2019

A Second Winery

Construction of a new winery on the Calistoga Estate.

2019

Calistoga Estate Winery

Calistoga Estate winery opens in time to crush 2019 harvest and receive fall visitors.