California Wine Country: Napa & Sonoma – A Friends’ Getaway Through the Vines
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Sometimes the best trips aren’t perfectly planned – they just flow. In this episode, Jill recounts with husband Paul about their escape with friends to California’s Wine Country for three unforgettable days of vineyards, great meals, and good company. From the family legacy of Sonoma’s Sangiacomo Vineyards to the artistic design of Three Sticks and the rebellious spirit of Tank Garage in Napa, this trip was a toast to friendship, flavor, and fun.
Because sometimes the best itineraries are the ones written in pencil – and poured in Pinot.
Travel & Experience Highlights:
Stay Napa Valley Marriott with great outdoor space to relax, or play games with friends and family, with evening wine tasting
Wine Country Experiences for transportation and Tastefuli app for reservations
Sonoma:
Sangiacomo Family Vineyards – Family-farmed since 1927
Lunch at Café La Haye – Cozy, Michelin Guide spot with a killer Kobe burger
Pangloss Cellars – Downtown tasting room with small plates
Three Sticks Wines – Historic Adobe, modern style
Dinner at Bistro Don Giovanni – Napa classic with garden-fresh Italian
Howell Mountain, St. Helena & Calistoga:
Bremer Family Winery – Hidden gem with Howell Mountain Cabs
Spence Vineyards – Family-run, high-elevation beauty
Lunch at Sunshine Market
El Molino Winery – Founded in 1871, still family-owned, by appointment only
Tank Garage Winery – Vintage gas station turned creative tasting room - always fun
Dinner at Bistro Jeanty – French comfort food at its finest
Napa Valley:
David Arthur Vineyards – Pritchard Hill views, family legacy
Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch – Farm-to-table favorites and spicy margaritas
Trespass Vineyard – Small-production wines, big heart
Late-night tradition: It’s-It Ice Cream Bars
