of darkness and the cracks of light coming through and the lack of
openness. What is there? What sleeps there? You're not sure where
all of these passages go, and you're not sure what is going to be at
the end of all of them. It stirs you. Caves are a place to create rituals
and legends and traditions in family groups—sort of a sanctuary
for meditation and privacy as well as a place for celebration, I'm
sure. And that makes me think of a birthday dinner we did for Hugh
Johnson that my friend Molly Chappellet was so involved in. I was
the one who walked down with Hugh and took that left turn into
the little crossbar section of the cave that Molly had transformed
into a garden. I still almost tremble to think about it; it was such an
emotional experience, just stunning."
Today Hugh Davies, who played in the caves as a child, continues
the work and carries on the dream his parents, Jack and Jamie, who
started together more than 40 years ago. He now has the pleasure
of watching his own young children play in these caves.
Cave Size: 40,000 square feet
Cave Contractor: Alf Burtleson Construction
Winery Specialties: J. Schram Rosé, J. Schram Reserve, Blanc de
Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Brut Rosé, Crémant Demi'sec, Mirabelle,
Mirabelle Rosé, Querencia, J. Davies Diamond Mountain District
Cabernet Sauvignon
