February 1st, 2010
The Cornell Winery
Road Trip Part I
The Cornell Winery
By: Gracee Arthur
Back Room of Cornell Winery
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon there is no more visually stunning pleasure to experience than a drive through the now lush and green Santa Monica Mountains. What else could possibly bring more joy? As the old adage goes —“A day without wine is a day without sunshine!” Not to worry, there are more than 50 independent vineyards in these Mountains, just a scenic 10 mile drive from Malibu off of Kanan Dume Rd. (Highway N1). The vineyards vary in size from ½ acre backyards to 1,000 acre estates. One such estate on almost 37 acres is Rocky Oaks which not only has a large vineyard but a 9,000 square foot mansion as well, all of which can be yours for $65,000,000.
Luckily, for those of us who are unable to buy a vineyard, the Cornell Winery is a terrific place to taste the grapes! Located at 29975 Mulholland Hwy in Agoura, Cornell is open 10AM to 9PM Thursday-Sunday and is also available for private parties and events.
Wine Shop at Cornell
The proprietors, Tim and Denise Skogstrom, who have 20 years experience in the wine industry, put together a fabulous collection of local boutique vintages for tasting, drinking and purchase. The comfortable, yet elegant back room is where the tasting of wines from vineyards like Rosenthal and Corral Canyon are enjoyed with delectables like the ‘cured meat and cheese plate” which is served on a plank of Mahogany. The featured art is by Douglas Tharalson who is also curator seeking out other original art works to adorn the walls of the wine shop and tasting room. Adjacent to the winery are the “new” Old Place restaurant, now reopened and serving fantastic food in an old West setting and antique dealer Charme D’Antan which specializes in French treasures.
So, if you are looking for a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon or an evening in wine country just hop in the car and be transported to a special, peaceful place just a short drive but a world away from the clatter of the city! The Cornell Winery 818-735-3542. www.cornellwinery.com thataralart@aol.com
Coming Soon! Road Trip part II “The Tasting”
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- Gracee Arthur
Posted by Gracee Arthur on February 1st, 2010
