Napa Valley

There are so many wine makes in Napa valley, that one simply cannot visit them all during a single trip. This is our second time here and the goal was to taste different wines than last time. We also made a conscious decision to only visit one or two wineries a day and have wine pairings where ever they offered this service.

The cave from Pine Ridge Vineyards offered not just a home to wine barrels, but also to beautiful glass art.

You might think you are in England, but the phone booth holds an actual phone, which is used to call Newton Vineyards and they pick you up. The view from the top is wonderful, as long as the weather cooperates.

A welcome surprise was a picnic offered by Silverado Vineyards. The event was in the vineyard underneath a beautiful tree. The weather was nice and the wines were delicious.

One of the wineries we were looking forward to visiting was B Cellars. Friends of ours shared a bottle with us and we were hooked. The Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent with so many layers.
The art that is on display may not be directly linked to wine making, but we liked it a lot. It reminded me a lot of where I grew up.

Both of us are bunnies, the Chinese astrological sign of course and that is why we felt right at home at Hall Wineries. The bunny leads the way to the tasting room where we enjoyed wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon.

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The view from Joseph Phelps winery is so nice and it invites to sit outside and enjoy their Insignia wine. The old winery that displays a beautiful wooden construction is nowadays used for tastings. We were smart enough to sign up for the culinary experience and we were led on a journey that we won't forget soon.

Napa valley is know for its wine production, but it is also home to some great olive oil. Our favorite is the one from Round Pond. They offer a olive oil tasting, which we did a couple of years ago. 

Don't get me wrong, we love all their wines too, that is why this year we concentrated on their wines.

One winery is apparently not easy to find (our Lyft guy thought so), but it is well worth it. It's not just the art that goes into the label but also the wonderful wines (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) that makes Sullivan Rutherford Estate a winner. The actual tasting was in the beautiful yard underneath red woods.