Phelan Vineyard, Estate of the Day

I never get tired of the winery in Napa fantasy. I've been to wine industry events and learned just a smidgen of what is involved in the making of wine (it's hard work involving everything from backbreaking labor to sophisticated chemistry). Still, the dream persists. If you've got the bug, and deeper pockets than mine, perhaps this place in Napa could be your baby. It's a small vineyard (over 18 acres, seven planted with Cabernet grapes) but one that has produced 90+ point rated wines. The estate includes a 3000 square foot wine cave, a winery permit for 4800 gallons, an offsite tasting room at the co-op in Downtown Napa, and a permit for crushing on site. There is also a four-bedroom home on the property. The Phelan Winery has been selling their boutique Cabernet Sauvignon with the classic copper label for $85 a bottle. The winery is listed at $7.9 million. After the jump, one very cool wine cave.