variety of taste experiences. We
sampled their famous short ribs,
a fragrant potato and leek soup,
a potato skins appetizer, and a
flat bread sandwich and all were
delicious.
We also had both lunch and dinner
as well at The Bistro restaurant. A
little fancier than The Crush House,
The Bistro resembles a rustic, Tuscan
Italian farmhouse with lots of wood,
comfortable seating, a fireplace and
a menu with Italian small and large
plates for sharing. Using fresh,
seasonal ingredients, they offer
antipasti, salads, and wonderful
brick-fired artisan pizzas. We
sampled the crab roll appetizers
and the hot and amazing pizzas and
recommend both. Be sure to pop in
The Marketplace, a little shop right
beside The Bistro where you can buy
wine to take home as well as an
assortment of interesting gifts.
We enjoyed every single thing about
our visit but one of our favorite
parts was staying in the amazing and
unique Villas. The Villas comprise an
upscale boutique Inn which has six
Villas each having four individual
suites and a cozy, spacious lobby
area complete with a small kitchen,
comfortable furniture, a fireplace,
and doors out onto a furnished patio.
Many of the Villas overlook the
spring-fed lake where ducks and
swans swim lazily around, creating a
lovely and scenic view. The gorgeous
suites each have their own fireplace,
stucco walls, heated floors, and
rustic wood interiors. The small
kitchen in the lobby is furnished
with a microwave, ice maker, sink,
and refrigerator stocked with
complimentary drinks including
bottled water, teas, juice, and sodas
as well as yogurt. Guest services
replenish the drinks daily when
they make up the suites.
The most unusual and most
appreciated amenity at the Villas is
a fresh, hot breakfast delivered
every morning to each villa. You
can specify the time you want it
delivered and just open your suite
door to find a large wooden box with
a lid and the number of your suite on
it left on the kitchen counter. Every
day the food was different but
featured freshly made pastries
stuffed with meat, cheese, and
vegetables, freshly baked dessert
bars, and fresh fruit.
We did not have time on this trip to
take advantage of the spa services
offered in the Villas but you can
schedule manicures, pedicures,
massages, facials or hair and
make-up all in your private Villa.
Perfect for a special event or
wedding group that is taking
over the entire Villa.
So, whether you want to take a class
or sample wines, eat, drink, stroll
around the beautiful property which
adjoins local hiking trails, or just
relax in front of the fireplace and
read a good book, Gervasi Vineyard
is the perfect culinary and wine
tasting getaway location!
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