Spring is in the air....

Just spent another wonderful three days in Napa. The weather was gorgeous after the rain, but the spring flowers are starting to bloom and the vines are going to start growing soon. It is a pretty time of the year! The crowds are still minimal and tasting rooms are quiet. Sunday morning the hot air balloons were flying and the view must have been spectacular.  Tried a new restaurant in Calistoga called Jole, and it was pretty good for small plates. Would prefer a little bigger menu but there were some nice flavor combinations. Acme bread and Model bakery are my favorite places to buy fresh baked bread and boy, is it worth it. When you combine the warm bread with some creamy burrata from Cowgirl Creamery, and some diced tomatoes, you have a delicious snack anytime. Napa is all about the great food and wine experience. We tasted at Chateau Boswell and Failla both small wineries off the Silverado trail. We like to find smaller boutique wineries and learn about them since we try a new winery every time we go. Acme Fine Wines is a great wine shop if you want to join any of their wine clubs or learn about the world's best wines. Erin or Scott can help you there. Until next time, happy travels!