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Weekend wine tasting in Napa is fun year ‘round, but things really swing into high gear when the grapes are crushed at the end of summer. Winery workers are up at the crack of dawn (and frequently before) – picking, sorting, transporting bins, crushing, cleaning, checking, testing, moving barrels, running equipment, and in general...
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A meandering ‘local’s favorite’ itinerary
May 29, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
Walking Adventure of Downtown Napa (Spring or Summer) Day One: You awake refreshed in your lovely balcony room at the Napa River Inn, make a cup of joe in the Keurig and relax for a moment in your robe, sipping the coffee and overlooking the river. While breakfast in your room is included from Sweetie Pies bakery,...
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November 8, 2013 by Melodie Hilton
The romantic spirit of Napa is undisputed – no combination of activities paint a more vivid picture of love: Cycling along the riverfront, strolling hand in hand amid Downtown’s eclectic shops and galleries, selecting sweet and savory provisions for a gourmet picnic, relishing each sip of wine, tasting the bounty of the region over...
| Continue reading >>How To Avoid Being ‘That Guy’ While Wine Tasting
Are you worried about being ‘That Guy’ (or gal) that everyone is pointing at while wine tasting? Are you out of your comfort zone when walking into a tasting room? Or, are you a wino and think you’re an expert on how to behave while sipping and swirling? Follow these tips to avoid some...
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Putting together a perfect day in the Napa Valley: November 10:00 am It was a gorgeous fall day so we busted our 1967 Firebird out of the garage and took it for a drive up valley. November through January has the best foliage colors and I could have spent all day in the car...
| Continue reading >>A Perfect Day Wine Tasting, January
Another installment in the series about putting together a perfect day in the Napa Valley. January I had a girlfriend visiting and we thought it would be nice to get away and spend some time – just the two of us. We knew we only had a few hours to hit the wineries and...
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One of the most important factors to consider before arriving in Wine Country is tour transportation. This can sometimes make or break the best vacation in the making. But, we’re here to make it easy for you ..which is why you’re probably reading this blog. One of our favorites is Beau Wine Tours! This...
| Continue reading >>Comfortable Consumptions at McKenzie-Mueller
If casual wine tasting is your style, pack the jean shorts and grab a light sweater as you head off to McKenzie Mueller Vineyards & Winery. Nestled in beautiful Napa, McKenzie Mueller is a family-owned winery with dogs to boot! You can park once you pass the private house and be sure to head...
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