Napa!

The Lone Cypress

(17 Mile Drive, Monterey)

Frogsleap Winery

Bouchon Bakery

(they have the most awesome macaroons!)

In part to celebrate our anniversary, and in part because we just plain wanted to, Kev and I took a long-overdue, adult-only weekend trip to Napa. We left the kids with my folks, and drove up to Carmel on Thursday. We had dinner at Hogsbreath, and stayed at the Quail Lodge, which was very nice. Friday morning we got moving (entirely too early!), and headed out to 17 mile drive. From there we headed north for another 3 hours or so, until we got to Napa. I had never been, so it was an especially nice treat for me. We visited Cakebread Winery on Friday, and then 5 more wineries on Saturday! My Aunt Terry set us up at Nickel & Nickel, which was very nice - they have a great tour, and if you like Cabernets, that is the place. I also really enjoyed Frogsleap Winery, which serves a small snack with their tasting and has beautiful grounds. (They also have an awesome Sauvignon Blanc.)

In any case, the whole trip was over much too soon. Though I must admit it was nice to get home and have the kids so excited to see me. All the more reason to do trips like this more often! (wink, wink)