North America - California - Napa Valley - Nothing but the Wine - January 2018

It's Saturday, January 27, 2018; we live about 38 miles from the Napa Valley Wine Region. We decided to take a ride today to visit a few of our favorite places in the Valley.

The yellow mustard seeds are growing in the vineyards.

We did a drive-by on Silver Oak, pretty quiet today; during the summer months, it is very crowded.

Stopped to take a photo of the Hall Winery Rabbit in front of the Winery.

Our first stop - Joseph Phelps Winery

 Yummy!

Frank enjoying the taste and the view.

One of the many tasting rooms - so inviting.

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Restaurant

Saint Helena

There are long, shared tables for seating, the bar, and some standard 2-4 person tables.  The outdoor seating was not available in the backyard today. Sadly, we spent too much time at Joseph Phelps and missed our reservation for lunch. The place was packed, hour-long wait and it was 1:45 pm 

See you next time.....

Robert Mondavi  - photo by Robert Mondavi Winery

Robert Mondavi established his namesake winery in 1966 with a vision to create Napa Valley wines that would stand in the company of the world's finest.

Entrance to Mondavi Winery

There are many art pieces located throughout the grounds, very modern.

This photo was taken in 1999, we attended a Garden Party at the Winery.  Robert signed his latest book for us - An autobiography Harvests of Joy, published in 1998. It was amazing!

Checked out the BV Reserve Tasting Room

It's all good!

Statue of Andre' Tchelistcheff 

One of  the most profoundly influential winemakers in Napa Valley, guided the philosophy of innovation he defines the wines of Beaulieu Vineyard today.

The French Laundry

You need to call the restaurant precisely at 10 am, 2 months before the day you want to go. Same-day requests can also be made if you show up in Yountville that morning...but there are no guarantees.
Missed this one, too!

So much to see, so little time.

See you Next Time!

January 27, 2018