napa valley, california: eats and drinks
Last Tuesday I celebrated my birthday by spending the evening at home with my family, then, once the kids were in bed, packing up a suitcase to head to the Napa Valley with my sweetie. We left our kids at home in capable hands and headed off to California on Wednesday. The weather didn’t entirely cooperate, so I didn’t get to take as many photos as I’d hoped, but the trip was spectacular regardless.
We’ve been blessed with the friendship of some wonderful people who are, as they say in wine country, In The Business. Luckily, these are friends who never seem to mind letting us tag along on their wine trips. And from my limited experience, traveling to wineries and vineyards with someone in the wine industry is a whole heck of a different experience than the alternative.
We drank incredible wines, ate some pretty great food, and saw some fabulous sights out there. Below are some snapshots of some of the meals and wine tastings we went to. Part of my brain – or is it my heart? – is still back in Yountville. Come along with me for just a few minutes and I’ll take you there.
If you click through each photo, it will take you to my Flickr account where you can read more about it.
Great shots! I actually live in Marin (40 minutes south of the wine country) but never get tired of photos of the area. Especially when they involve great food and wine.
Thanks for sharing — and Happy (belated) Birthday!
GORGEOUS photos ! I went to Bouchon (Vegas…) for my birthday… I have always wanted to visit all the restaurants in Napa… it all looks delicious!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
What a great post – the pictures are fabulous!
Happy birthday! I cannot wait to go to Napa one of these days…the food looks absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
I got up from my sickbed to have a bite to eat and look at food blogs.
This post has cheered me up more than words can say.
Beautiful……
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Gorgeous photography.
OK, now I have to open a bottle of wine.
Happy belated birthaday! Oh how I wish I spent mine in Napa. Maybe next year?!
Beautiful pictures!
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excellent pictures!
that weather is perfect for a glass of wine and nice food! 😀
Looks like a wonderful trip MJ. Can’t wait to read a little more about it all. And it brought back so many memories 🙂
beautiful MJ and so happy you got to go for your birthday! we wanted to see Napa this summer when we were there but just didn’t have the time with everything else that had been scheduled – but i feel as if i’ve been there now because of these gorgeous photos! does make me want to visit even more – love it!
Such pretty photography of a wonderful place. Looks like you had a wonderful time! Makes me want to go back.
I was supposed to visit Napa this summer but life went a bit awry, so I’ll enjoy a bit through your visit and pine for the day it actually happens maybe a bit more? Beautiful photos, thanks for taking us along!
What an opportunity you had! Lovely photos!
Gorgeous photos!! Can’t wait to hear more about your trip! Last time we were there it rained the entire time – but it was still a blast and we loved every minute of it!!!
Your post is bringing back some wonderful memories of my trip to SF/Napa in Spring 2009. Love Bouchon Bakery…we ate dinner at ad hoc and loved it. I’m sure Bouchon is fantastic as well. Want to go back next year for another ad hoc dinner + Bottega. And more vineyards!
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Lovely pics! I’ve always wanted to visit Napa in the fall.
Nothing better than Napa Valley! I am fortunate to live about an hour away and pop up there often. Bouchon bakery and restaurant are among my favorites!!! Nice photos – thank you for sharing! Must try that Barlow wine!
Holy pictures! I have to get to Napa ASAP.
Jason