On a (quite intentionally) open stomach, we descended into Napa Valley on our way to the Robert Mondavi winery. It was pretty cool passing all the different labels that we have known and loved for so long.
We finally arrived at the vineyard and were eager to begin our tour (mostly because we were just so ready to drink.) After an impressive tour under the tutelage of our tour guide John, we were given three different wines to taste, including a Chardonnay, Merlot, and a Cab before John surprised us with a dessert wine. Following our tour John liked us so much that he took us for a free tasting of Pinot Noir- thank you John, you are a scholar and a gentleman.
It was a great afternoon and we met some interesting people, including a nice Spanish-speaking family, who Ben of course had been eavesdropping on for almost an hour. It was a perfect afternoon excursion, especially because we got to drink in the middle of the afternoon.
We had lunch at a cool little restaurant called Boonfly Cafe, where we enjoyed Kobe burgers, salad, and the best frickin donuts we have ever had. If you're ever in the area, we highly recommend this place as a must stop. Special shout out to Elisa and the staff there- lunch was amazing.
We then headed out and set up camp early, ready to hit San Fran.
-Davey Crockett
- Posted using Severely chiseled features that allowed me to use this iPad.
Location:Napa, CA
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