Napa

phil62

phil62

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We drove up from Carmel this afternoon. The temp went from 63F to 93F in the first hour. Just an amazing climate shift in a very short period.

Here are some photo's of the trip and Villagio, our new digs.

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Beautiful! Thank you! Lots of interesting comparisons between the Arawak and the sculpture at the top.
 
Wow...looks almost like IdF. Almost. :D

Seriously, the Villagio looks pretty amazing. It's gonna be a fun few days for the Bettans!!
 
We visited 2 boutique wineries today. The first is Sodaro in Napa.

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Next we visited Chanticleer in Yountville. We purchased some wine at both, and had a very enjoyable time.

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Now it's really nap time!!!

Phil
 
You two enjoy your trip. We stayed at the Villagio's sister property, the Vintage Inn. Loved the location and the property very much...especially the afternoon Tea served in the lobby...You should check it out after a long morning of visiting wineries....we found it just enough to hold you over till dinner :laugh: Have fun!
 
We did just that this afternoon, after coming back from the wineries, and we really like this place. They put out a breakfast buffet that is over the top good, and they even upgraded our room when we arrived.

Phil
 
Here is an idea of what your wine looked like before it made it into the bottle. This is the Cabernet Vineyard at St Helena Winery.

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Phil
 
Funny you should ask. A few years ago I would have said California, but I have become so enamored of the Bordeaux that we can buy so reasonably on St Barth that I would have to say my tastes have changed and I'm now a lover of French wines.

Phil
 
Today we drove up to Healdsburg and visited Ferrari Carano, one of our favorite destination wineries. It is one of the most scenic places you can visit in the area. Here is a sample. To see more, click here.

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Our next stop was Francis Ford Coppola's latest wine country extravaganza in Geyserville. It is a tasting room with several restaurants and bars, plus a gorgeous pool surrounded by lounges and chairs that can be rented by the day, and includes full use of the pool. It's a must see if you're in the area.

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Of course, lot's of Coppola memorabilia on display.

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Here are some of the outdoor areas. Lot's of families enjoying the wonderful weather and equally wonderful surroundings.

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Phil
 
The gardens and plantings and statuary at F C are not to be believed...it is another world. The Alexander Valley is worth the car trip...very different vibes.
 
I'm very fond of Ferrari Carano's whites, but I didn't know that the last time that I was in Napa. Next time...
 
Looking forward to the wine arriving next week. It is going to go down very we'll poolside.

There is a new UPS service. The wine goes East by train in a cool refrigerated car so spoilage does not occur. It leaves on a Monday and gets to NY in a few days for a small sur charge per case.
 
Thanks for posting the photos and information. I have a French friend who will be visiting us here, and we are going to Napa Valley and San Francisco for a week in August. Even though I love French wines and have been to some vineyards in Bordeaux, France, I am interested in seeing our vineyards in California and to compare the two.
 
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