We got back last night from the Napa area. Kevin and I went out there with Drew and Hilary for a trip that Drew bid on at a Make A Wish event. It was incredible. Super special and one that we can't ever replicate. We stayed at the Denali Estate winery with their owners Katherine and Walt. Talk about outstanding people. Wow, it is an honor to know them!
The first night we had dinner at their home with their winemaker and his wife. The winemaker is a pretty big deal in Napa so this was super cool.
Their backyard. Can you even?!
Katherine served us caviar as an appetizer.
Their winemaker Jean Hoefliger.
And his wife Chelsea.
Friday morning we were up super early due to being on East coast time zone which we actually never got out of. Headed into St Helena and grabbed breakfast at Model Bakery.
This trip we only did two winery tastings a day plus lunch. When we were out there a few years ago, we did 3 tastings a day and that's too much. First stop was Fraiche group wine on Caldwell Winery land. They gave us a tour of the property on a golf cart and it was stunning.
The lab where the science of wine making takes place!
Lunch was at Norman Rose Tavern in downtown Napa. Kept it causal.
Next stop was Boyd Family which was interesting but nice! These smaller vineyards are a very different vibe from the big names like Caymus. There are 1,110 vineyards in the Napa Valley. You could go out there a zillion times and have a totally different experience every time. Super cool!
That night the four of us went to Goose and Gander in downtown St Helena. It was good but nothing crazy and we were pretty zapped from drinking all day ha.
I'll be back with the third day soon!
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