Sipping at the Source
My favorite way to start a day wine tasting in Napa is either with brunch at the Boonfly Café (located at the charming Carneros Inn, and only if you're coming from San Francisco) and order the BLTE with an over-easy egg. Simply, to DIE for! Or opt for a coffee, pastry and/or other quick provision... Continue Reading →
Sooo... almost 75% of the time I find myself in Napa or starting to plan my trip, Round Pond Estate almost always seems to pop up on my radar. It makes sense when you consider it is in the heart of the Valley and whether you find yourself somewhere north near Calistoga or sipping on... Continue Reading →
"Estate wines from renowned vineyards" is the backbone of Clos du Val's philosophy. Their hospitality was absolutely beyond and our host Scott took great care of us. We opted for the Key to the Library private tasting which allows guests and industry professionals to access limited production and reserve wines of our choice, wines... Continue Reading →
Built for either the ultimate family experience in wine country or a pool-side cabin trip with your girlfriends, Francis Ford Coppola Winery has more to offer than I even realized. All together the estate boasts a full day's worth of activities with an endless array of wines - stylistically - to suit anyone's personal preferences.... Continue Reading →
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars can easily be mixed up with Stags' Leap Winery (the only thing differentiating the two: the apostrophe, and of course the wine). Stag's Leap has definitely made its mark on the world, having won the blind-tasting portion of the Cabernet Category at the Judgement of Paris in 1976. This was... Continue Reading →
Pine Ridge, aptly named because low and behold! It's nestled along Palisades surrounded by pine trees in the heart of the Stags Leap District. Here is their premier vineyard site with the acquisition of some key vineyards in surrounding AVA's - Howell Mtn, Oakville, Rutherford and Carneros. All being estate fruit, I've learned that the quality... Continue Reading →
"Odette is a fabled princess… a mistress…a judge…a heroine. Odette is both of antiquity and modernity. You will find her in works of fiction and tales from history. Odette encapsulates our inspiration for this property – femininity, strength and power." Stolen straight from the website, this to me is so powerful and fitting for so... Continue Reading →
To continue on my journey through Carneros, Truchard is an ideal stop due, really, to its location. Guests be informed, however, this winery is by appointment only and not a leisure/hangout stop. It was more a 1, 2, 3 step walk around the house that happens to lead up to a quick view in the... Continue Reading →
I mean, judging from my instagram posts I think it's pretty clear this is a winery that takes the cake. The wine was superior and some of my favorite Chard and Pinot coming from the region. Allllso something interesting, they're unique in that they offer a Pinot Meunier, a cousin to Pinot Noir and suitable... Continue Reading →
A leader in the "Dog & Family Friendly" winery category, Larson Family is the perfect place to spend an afternoon without even having to think about a next stop. After you arrive and settle in it's so easy to forget about the time and as the hours pass you'll have an array of experiences you... Continue Reading →
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