Valley of Vino

YEP - you guessed it!! Another trip to Napa! We are becoming seasoned veterans. Key players were:

- Matt (Cornholio)
- Meghan
- Greg (Body Guard or BG; also Big Greg)
- V (Event Planner)
- Monica
- Peanut (Anthony)

We closed out November with a bang!

Our agenda included:
- Domaine Chandon (It was a first-time visit for four of us. The grounds are gorgeous and the bubbly was flowing. Definitely a place to make a second visit and possibly have lunch at their five-star restaurant called Etoile).
- Turnbull (Peanut became a member at this winery which allowed all of us to get free tastings -- and quite a few I might add! This was a quaint winery with beautiful vineyards.)
- Taylor's (This is a super yummy hamburger stand that always has a wait line of about 30 - 40 minutes; it was worth the wait. They have big, juicy hamburgers and the seating is all outdoors. Definitely a recommended lunch spot. They also have a location in San Francisco (by the clock tower)).
- Niebam-Coppola Estate Winery (This again was the first-time visit for four of us. This property has beautiful grounds -- they also have a mini-museum of film; very interesting.)
- Alpha Omega - (This is always the last stop on our tour. We are wine members here and always get great service and an abundance of free wine pours; very dangerous! The setting is relaxing and the wines are delicious (of course the four people tasting always tell me this. The boys treated themselves to some fine cigars as they relaxed on the patio. We always tend to have a "happy" time here with many laughs, wine spills, and cases to go.)
- Prevot's - (This is an eatry in Brentwood; we are trying to support our local merchants. It has delicious food but horrible service; very slow and not well planned. That evening featured belly dancing and a Hannah Nicole Wine pour.)

An OUTSTANDING weekend! We had so much laughter, stories, memories, and firsts.

Thank you to Meghan, Matt, Peanut, and Monica for being true friends and always making life so much fun! I appreciate your friendship!

Cheers,
V
P.S. Steve (in Michigan) -- you missed a great time and some great driving by the DD (of course that would be me) -- wish you could have been there! Next time! Miss you and hope you make it to Cali in 2009!