Tag: napa
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Chateau de Vie: a review
Chateau de Vie is a stunning bed and breakfast property located in Calistoga near Napa. It has always been on my list to stay and we finally did! Established in 1998 this home gives you a unique experience. I loved this property and would highly recommend booking. The price ranges from $270 – $450/ night…
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Sonoma Winery Hits and Misses
This was our first time enjoying Sonoma and I will for sure be visiting again! I can not thank Brooke from Bud Belief for these amazing recommendations. In this blog I have also included our sample itinerary schedule at the end for you to copy! I always include drive times so this is a perfect…
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Where to EAT in Napa!
Napa is usually all about where to taste and drink all of the wine but it is also about the food. Napa and its surrounding areas are known for its food and of course Thomas Keller, owner of French Laundry! Although I have never been able to score a coveted reservation there I have found…
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Best Napa Winery Views
If you want some amazing views and obviously some great wines, you can’t miss these spots! Promontory I have never seen a winery with a cool water feature and one that starts you off with a glass of Dom! Kassandra was our host at Promontory and she was beyond knowledgeable. After taking in the amazing…
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Napa Food and Wine Pairings
I always love to find wineries that pair food with their amazing wines. Pairing wines with food elevates the experience along with saving time while in Napa! Our sole purpose when in wine country is to drink wine. We don’t have time to waste on lunch! Unfortunately in Napa, its much harder to find these…
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Calistoga Itinerary
This was our first time staying in Calistoga and visiting wineries. I recommend staying in this area to visit the locations below. This ensures you aren’t wasting time driving from Napa proper. The itinerary below is for 2 days! See Napa Itinerary blog for other options if staying longer. DAY 1 We landed in SFO…
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Best of Napa
After 4 yrs in a row of Napa trips and about to leave for our 5th, these are some of my best recommendations! Always check back! You never know who has been added! AMIZETTA We were referred to Amizetta from our driver, Napa Driver Tours. I highly recommend dropping my name when you make reservations.…
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Napa Intro
I am officially wine and Napa obsessed. We recently invited a couple to join us on our second expedition. Find my other favorites from our first trip here. This trip required lots of research to find the hidden gems and something fit for foodies. We stayed at the Hampton in Napa for the second time.…