Showing posts with label Napa Valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Napa Valley. Show all posts

Monday, May 21, 2012

Weekend Recap: Napa Valley

How was your weekend?  I hope you enjoyed a few relaxing days and are recharged for the coming week.  I am a firm believer in taking time off from work on weekends to recharge, so you won't get burned out and will feel creatively refreshed come Monday.  Sam and I got back last night from our weekend getaway to Napa Valley.  It was lovely!  Meeting Sam's parents for the first time was a real treat, not to mention visiting nearly 10 different wineries!
We stayed at the Silverado Resort & Spa.  The mansion in the top right picture was originally built in 1870, and now serves as the front desk and concierge for the hotel.  The gardens outside were simply stunning!  The champagne tasting shown in the bottom left picture was taken at Mumm Napa vineyard.  Of course, I was in heaven at the selection of cheeses available V.Sattui (another winery).
We enjoyed the pool at our resort, and I couldn't resist taking shots of the beautiful roses and gardens at all the pretty wineries.  I definitely came away with a new appreciation for wine, especially Pinot Noirs!  I also couldn't resist getting these champagne flutes...


Now all I need to do is have a girlfriend over to enjoy some champy with...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Napa Packing List

Tomorrow my boyfriend Sam and I are heading to Napa Valley, CA.  I am so excited- as this will be my first time visiting wine country; however, I am a little nervous.  Nervous, you ask?  Yes, because this will be my first time meeting Sam's parents in person!  They live in Sydney, Australia, so we have skyped many times with them, but seeing them in person will be a first.  Luckily, if things go badly, plenty of wine will be on hand! :)


Here's my packing list- of course, my camera will be in tow so I can take beautiful pictures of the valley, and a notebook is a must so I can write down all the wines I love. Since this is our first time to Napa, we are pretty clueless regarding what to do and see.  We have done a bit of research, but to all you experienced travelers out there- please let me know your favorite sights and sips so we won't miss anything!  Wish me luck, and bon voyage!
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